Who made the poppy a political symbol? For those who collected the flower from fields in France 90 years ago and many bereaved relatives at home it was a symbol of respect for loved ones lost, but it can be used politically and has been shamelessly politicised in Scotland in recent years, where the symbol of national loss has been exploited.
In itself, the poppy is not political, it occupies the same territory as the black armband, but even this worldwide symbol of respect has been exploited for political ends by footballers in the past.
I can understand why many in England are furious that Fifa consider the poppy a political symbol and have banned England for wearing it against Spain this week, but since a few live to exploit the flower for political ends, the Fifa decision is correct.
Before making the decision someone at Fifa would have undertaken cursory research into the subject. Searching Google for “poppy football” a few weeks ago would have returned this (now archived) result. I’m sure you recall; a banner at Celtic Park, which didn’t make the news on the day it was displayed, or on the next day, was badgered by someone into the news on day three. Celtic were the target of that exercise, the England team are now collateral damage.
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philvisreturns says:
10 November, 2011 at 11:46
Yip, unless further info comes to light this one will be filed under ‘Unsubstantiated allegations from ex-employee with a grudge’.
She is a witch faced old hag right enough.
philvisreturns @ 11:46
You only need to watch her in the interactions with Tom Devine.
Her obtuseness could only be down to either a blatant agenda, or at very best, total stupidity. She didn’t get where she is by being stupid.
Zonal marking is where you lose the first goal within 2 minutes of the game starting. :-)
vmhan
Well done to Celtic for making this happen.
Mort
jimmybhoycampbell. Football is still a game of eleven men versus eleven men my point with which you may not agree is that people try to make us think it is more difficult that it really is.Great maqnagers can see through the fog of tactics discussed by pundits and understand how to win games.Your point that with Jock Stein and the others is that was then and this is now things have changed. I have no arguement that things have changed but Stien,Busby,Shankly and Clough would if they were around today would still be top managers in my opinion.H.H.
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What happened to DonegalDanny..?
Embdy..
Summa ft GweeDoreBhoyCSC
The problem with zonal marking is that we don’t have anyone who can mark the MIB zone.
We should shoehorn Mr Craven into our team.
‘Mr Murdoch, I think you must be the first mafia boss in history who didn’t know he was running a criminal enterprise’ – Tom Watson MP
At the hacking probe.
Dan
tomtheleedstim at 11:44
Interesting stats.
Backs up my long-held hunch that defenders (in any half-decent side) should have no qualms about giving away a corner. (Espcially when playing against the Hoops, with our own lamentable conversion rate.)
Indeed, a corner might be a better option than putting a ball out for a shy near the corner flag.
FF
Joe Filippis Haircut says:
10 November, 2011 at 11:37
Re so called modern tactics,I got to agree with you,… run the channels,in the hole…zonal defence… heres the best guy to explain it all…Ron Manager
Modern punditry
Vmhan who Supports Neil Lennon says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:01
“Spare a thought for Paul Lennon of Thai Tims fame, he has to choose 44 from 680 weans,who will fly to paradise to sing and meet the Celtic support.”
When are they coming?
Interesting to see what Christine Graeme is apparently really like; surely some awkward questions need to be asked? These allegations would certainly fit in with her “let’s even it up” agenda she let slip earlier
If Salmond thinks Grahame has become a liability she’s toast.
He’s worked too hard and too long to court the Catholic vote for his efforts to be undermined by someone he has no great regard for.
I’m reminded though of Mike Russell have a falling out with the manager of his constituency office. Russell claimed he knew nothing of his employee’s blogging efforts. The employee, in effect, said Russell was lying. I know which of the two I believe. The employee was sacked and Russell moved onwards and upwards.
DBBIAS new pinup
Christine Grahame
Fortunes Favour Mibbes says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:03
Maybe so,but she isn’t exactly Machiavelli(was he a catholic?)
voguepunter – It’s an eye opener,I used to believe you had to be intelligent to go into politics.
Some MSP’s are barely literate. (thumbsup)
Dan – Tom Watson MP’s party seemed to be pretty happy cosying up to that “criminal enterprise” when the Murdoch Press was backing Labour. (thumbsup)
philvisreturns says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:14
‘Some MSP’s are barely literate’
If the rumours are true some are literally bare.
[shudders at the thought of it]
VP
Machiavelli was Italian so probably an RC lol
Machiavelli, Francis McAvennie’s Italian cousin.
Joe Filippis Haircut says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:04
i agree with you that big Jock and the others you mentioned would still be top managers today.
Re pundits.. i dont take my lead from those guys..
I try to coach to improve my team and my players and look to formation changes and other changing tactical evolution/regression changes and try to use/tweek them as see fit.
I like tactics and love to see when they actually work in a game.
i am also in agreement that it is indeed a simple game but it still needs players who can understand ‘simple’ instruction :)
jimmybhoycampbell
INcambodia
Phil quiet for the past 2 days….Paul not been on since yesterday…RTC site quiet also…
Is something about to break I wonder?…
Mort yes indeed, credit where credits due.
V
philvisreturns says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:15
Dan – Tom Watson MP’s party seemed to be pretty happy cosying up to that “criminal enterprise” when the Murdoch Press was backing Labour. (thumbsup)
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Yep most MP’s, Met etc all happy to cosy up to them.
Dan
Machiavelli was linked with cesare Borgia and his father rodrigo, pope alexander. The catholic church proscribed his book “the prince”
SFFS
Fortunes Favour Mibbes – I’m sure Christine Grahame isn’t stupid.
But you don’t need to be a genius to become an MSP. Just a brass neck and the ability to bite, scratch, and claw your way into a safe seat or a safe position on the regional list.
Raw animal cunning is more effective than intellect in Scottish politics. (thumbsup)
The Honest Mistake (Sickened) – Comments made in front of a number of witnesses is surely as damning as an email?
Maybe, if the claim can be substantiated.
However, it would take something more meaty than what she is alleged to have said to prove anti-Catholic malice, although I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the claims are true. (thumbsup)
Snake Plissken – Politics is a cutthroat business but you cannot have people making comments like that.
Which ones in particular?
TBH I would rather sectarian bigots were a lot more open about their views. The sleekit ones are the most dangerous. (thumbsup)
ernie lynch @ 12:11
But why we would he give her the pivotal role of convenor in this?
They are clearly determined to push this bill through.
iki says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:10
Vmhan who Supports Neil Lennon says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:01
“Spare a thought for Paul Lennon of Thai Tims fame, he has to choose 44 from 680 weans,who will fly to paradise to sing and meet the Celtic support.”
When are they coming?
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Still to be announced, I think Paul Lennon has to decide who’s going today.
V
ernie lynch – They should do a calendar. (thumbsup)
voguepunter @ 12:12
She’s not blonde, it’s just an act.
Philvis
those weak willed Libyans also seemd quite willing to cosy up to Gaddafi until recently as well.
The Murdoch press had the policy makers in their grip for far too long and the MPs deserve their chance to rectify the situation.
Interesting words from Tom Watson.
Some MPs are bearly literate.
No iphone to blame for that, just a kak sense of humour.
Fortunes Favour Mibbes says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:24
‘But why we would he give her the pivotal role of convenor in this?’
I doubt she would have got the gig if Salmond knew these stories were going to come out.
Good afternoon from sunny Fife.
Christine Grahame looks like being the first victim of the bigot bill.
Oh dear!
tooheys new – You’re telling me Labour were in government for 13 years and were living in constant fear of doing anything about a “criminal enterprise” in case The Sun would write nasty articles about them?
Nah. (thumbsup)
Big Nan – only if she repeats those comments in the vicinity of a football match. (thumbsup)
Big Nan says:
10 November, 2011 at 12:29
She’s about to get a doing for using offensive language?
Met Polis to investigate 300million News Int emails,a wee bit of overtime there methinks……