There is a degree of public interest in reading about, or listening to, spivs exploit the stupidity of some football fans to bring a club to its knees, but the sight of a tired and emotional looking Malcolm Murray stumbling away from an event is neither entertaining nor of interest to anyone with a sense of humanity.
Have you ever seen a drunk football player or official? I have. It has never been news before nor should it be now. If the man has an actual problem the first response from his club and the wider game must be to offer support for one of our national illnesses.
The fan with a phone camera probably knows no better, but passing-round a recording of when a Frankie Howerd impersonator confronted Murray about his alleged problem is truly awful.
The audio was almost certainly not uploaded onto the internet by ‘Howerd’ but it was his decision to make and distribute the recording. I hope he informed Murray the call was being recorded.
10 years ago today five of us filled a car and drove to Bristol Airport, the nearest available departure point for Scot’s leaving for the Spain; more-local airports were booked out within minutes of the event ahead being confirmed. Bristol is a small airport but the place was full of other Celtic fans who had travelled south for the same purpose. Every departure point in the land was filled by green and white.
A remarkable exodus was underway, it was a privilege to be part of it.
Great news, Willie Wallace has made the long trip from Aus and is now in the UK. Looking forward to catching up with him next week.
I see contributing to Willie’s autobiography has had a dramatic effect on Rod Stewart’s career! He’s just reached No. 1 in the album chart for the first time in decades. Hail, hail, Rod.
You can pre-order the autobiography in Willie’s own words, with Rod’s contribution, Brogan Rogan’s best writing yet, and Archie MacPherson’s fantastic scene setting (“the best team I’ve ever seen”) with the link below. Willie will be signing all copies ordered now just as soon as the presses roll.
Nostalgia overload. Need to hold it together for tomorrow.
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What was, (now defunct), Rangers Football Club doing at this stage?
RossCounty:
In 2005 George Adams arrived at a Club which, like many in Scottish Football, had financial difficulties to overcome. By establishing a sound business model and exercising good governance – no mean feat when faced with the varying highs and lows both on and off the field experienced by any football club – Ross County stand as an example that success in Football requires more than simply throwing money at it.
Wage structures are set with the goal of ensuring the long term stability and development of the Club rather than with the aim of buying short term glory.
The players at the Club understand and believe in the ethos of a Football Club which is guided by ‘Football People’, with a Manager and Director of Football fully focussed on giving them the best platform possible to grow and develop as players.
This has led to a team mentality and a culture of ‘us and we’ rather than ‘you and me’, the greatest testament to which comes on the pitch but which is also evident in the atmosphere at training and around the club every single day.
The top of the range helicopter trip to Grand Canyon is worth every Cent.
Out over the Hoover Dam then Champagne breakfast on the canyon floor and cool your hands in the Colorado river before flying back past the Stratosphere and over the Strip.
The thing to do and not to skimp on.
theoriginalsadiesbhoy
To be honest never had any contact to Spurs fans. I confess my hatred for Arsenal (after that diving cheating muppet in the CL) was my motivation for supporting Spurs yesterday.
Arsenhole Wenger. Detest that man!
Watched Real Madrid beat malaga 4-0 last night, went to see some bull fighting today.
Cheering for the bull, left early, dont think i will be back to see that. Nice beer in the sunshine though, bit burnt no shade in the cheap seats!
A few beers in the celtic supporters bar then up early for the train down to Seville. Made arrangements for my mates whos flight was leaving Madrid the morning after the game to get a lift back from the supporters bus.
Hope our Youth Hostel digs for £10 per night are okay.
My ticket for the UEFA final which was 100% mine before the game against Liverpool is now 70/30. Fingers crossed.
raspberry-ah the old sticky carpet….
Banda
No but he asked me to get a bunk in should you ever come down…8}
BFSDJ best game of the season Sevco v Murderwell,sad stuff from a hurting hun.
FORMER Rangers striker Kenny Miller is reportedly on the verge of returning to Ibrox for a third stint at the club.
In the spirit of Fantasy Island. “There da plane boss!”
Dontbrattbakkinanger
Why did you have to remind me of Jim Melrose? I’d totally forgotten about him! :-))
Robin bhoy
I agree re Arsenal and their cheating against us. To be honest I don’t like either of the NL teams.
BT
Hope you are even better than you were on friday. Every day is a bonus.
Weefra HH
Weefra
Improving by the day, too long on my feet yesterday, church then game,,
!!bada bing!!
18:06 on 20 May, 2013
raspberry-ah the old sticky carpet….
That’s how I got in so much trouble
BT
Hope you Bhoys had a good day yesterday and Starry was behaving himself HH
PS – The diggers moved onto the pitch at 07:00 this morning.
If you remember the bowling green on which Celtic played last August…….
Geezabreak – they’re going down 6 ft and after a hard winter this last season we won’t be caught again with a new pitch scenario..1
See you next season.
What do we do in the summers of the “odd” years when no Euros or Worls Cup?
2011??
Only 2 years ago and too drunk to think…..anyway..
Here’s to the Seaforth’s!!!!
Oighe Bha!!!
OHITS – bet you wish you were with with me….! –
Maybe not – we’ve still to get on the plane…..
BT
Ye were well warned. Lol
Weefra HH
Paul McBride QC on the SFA
“The public would be interested, in the unlikely event of this going to court, in seeing behind this Inept, Incredulous and Neanderthal organisation.”
“I have a particular knowledge of how the SFA works, or in fact doesn’t work.”
McBride described the governing body as “dysfunctional”, “dishonest” and “biased” after it’s handling of disciplinary cases involving Rangers.
That was in April 2011, the 6 words used by Paul still remain, and they are getting worse. We had a song for the SFA at the time. Let’s bring it back for the Final; maybe the Hibernian support would like the sing along. It would shine a light on these cheating scumbags that the whole nation would hear.
…”Make sure Campbell is on top of this wan, it could get a wee bit tricky, in fact I’ll speak to him the nooo… Campbell ma good man, everything OK..you keeping on top of awe this stuff thats flying aboot… fine, good man, need you to babysit this wan until we’re awe completely in the clear, you follow…excellent, no slip ups mate mate, we need to awe stick together on this wan….”
If this fiasco occurred in the ole USA, the FBI would have been all over it. There is no hiding place across the pond.
Weefra HH
Wee fra
Even ale capone got done for tax avoidance…
BT
I rest my case m’lud. Haha
Weefra HH
Bluenose on SSB Beelin big style at the Hearts decision. Thick as a thicky thing.
alasdair maclean-could have sold the turf for charity no?
big mike
Yer having a laugh.
Weefra HH
glassford03
17:30 on 20 May, 2013
ScotPatsFan
14:29 on
20 May, 2013
Teuchter ár lá
Within Las Vegas the Bellagio water show is excellent and it’s a hoot just wandering round all the hotels. Caesars Palace has a shopping mall where the light changes to give the impression of day and night and at one point in the mall there is a bizarre water show.
*met BT’s da in there, he was using a walking stick at the time
Big Nan 18:01 on 20 May, 2013
The top of the range helicopter trip to Grand Canyon is worth every Cent.
Out over the Hoover Dam then Champagne breakfast on the canyon floor and cool your hands in the Colorado river before flying back past the Stratosphere and over the Strip.
The thing to do and not to skimp on.
Did you book it in the UK or in LV?
Any more details would be appreciated.
scotpatsfan@gmail.co.uk
~SPF~
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works thy hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God; to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God; to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
O, dear… O,Dear, O dear.
HOW GREAT THOU ART.
There IS is GOD.
Can’t get sportsound on line so listening to SSB for the first time in years. Deary me, care in the community is most definitely not working. The guy who was just on obviously gets his news from FF.
Glassford03
I was telling wee fra about your gala day, he is a close neighbour…
Oscar Pitorius’ local athletic club have just announced they will be launching their own investigation into allegations that their member murdered his girlfriend earlier this year.
South African prosecution lawyers have indicated that they will be happy to go along with their findings .
HH
gettingawaywithmurderCSC
Kayal33
It was pure magic, guy complete nutter and did not have a clue. Did his club proud! LOL!
K33- more lies unchallenged “fun guilty of nuhing” cretin
Tontine tim
He needs another new hip..
Big Mike
Seen thie earlier on TSFM site
I look forward to the cries coming out of Govan about how Rangers were treated differently to Hearts. Maybe then they’ll be told by the SFA that it’s because you are a new team.
Hope someone explains Spivco fans the difference between Hertz and them.
Liquidation
Huns on snyde not very happy about the hertz decision.
Work will be interesting tomorrow…two hertz fans and a nest of huns all arguing… me giving it the chesire cat.:-))
Evening Celts,
I see on the evening news that another Major Tim has hit the headlines, he’ll be instantly banned on FF.
Ground control to major tim CSC
Leftclicktic-Regan is boxed in to a corner now,when pushed he will have to say Sevco is a new club.
Been at Parents night. Missed any news, daft question I know but thought I would ask?
O.G. Rafferty?
Heard about the Cousins let off.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!