The Scottish Football Supporters Association Benchmark 2017 survey results were released yesterday. Over 16,000 fans participated in the survey, conducted by academics from the University of Leipzig, and showed an alarming disconnect between the paying public and the sport’s governing bodies.
I was surprised at the optimism evident in the survey. 73% believe their club is committed to the good of football and 63% believe they are open and honest.
Worse than scandal-ridden Fifa
From a maximum mark of 5, fans rated their own club’s commitment to the good of the game at 4.01. The SFPL and Uefa were almost tied on a low score (1.99 and 2.02 respectively), while at 1.58, the SFA ranked worse than scandal-ridden Fifa’s 1.86.
The SFA also ranked bottom of the pile when it came to perceptions of openness, honesty and trust; good governance and transparency; as well as to a commitment to fans affairs.
Although dissatisfaction with the SFA was across the board, “Rangers” (sic.) fans were significantly more satisfied with the national association than either Celtic fans or all other fans. Perhaps an indication of the work Stewart Regan did in halting the SPFL’s request to review matters surrounding old Rangers.
Fans of all colours want an independent supporters’ organisation to allow fans access to the structure of the game, although, interestingly, “Rangers” fans are significantly less keen on this idea.
Former First Minister, Henry McLeish, said the report uncovered “some very concerning issues, but also provides a real opportunity for change.”
The SFA responded immediately, blocking any change while pointing to its in-house Supporters Direct Scotland body, as a source for their authorised fan liason.
When 16,000 of your customers tell you they believe you to be less honest than Fifa, you have a problem. This is an ideal opportunity for the SFA to grasp the nettle and connect with their public. But what’s the point in raking over old coals? Better to let the game wither on the vine.
Well done to the Scottish Football Supporters Association and the University of Leipzig for this insight.
Tommy’s Runs for The Oscar Knox Fund at Solving Kids Cancer
The enormous pain Oscar endured during his five years, and the continuing pain carried by those who loved him will never be offset. But it is an enduring inspiration that Tommy Melly (in particular) and many Celtic fans in general, work towards solving kids cancer in his name.
Tommy has completed five runs this year, his final effort before taking a winter break is in Glasgow on Sunday. His commitment has been astonishing, this kind of work takes hundreds of hours training.
You can read a wee bit about the story here. And if you want to do your part, you don’t need to run anywhere, just give the support him however you can.
Thank you.
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Philbhoy: I wish your daughter well- she’s a braver girl than I. Been to Krakow many, many times but nothing would entice me to go anywhere near that place. My late Polish father in law, who I loved dearly, would shudder just at the mere mention of the place. Take BMCUWP’s advice and bunk off to Wieliczka Salt Mines instead or even just a walk around The Planty.
Going back in December- just love Krakow
Barry Ferguson recently declared himself ‘bankrupt’ to avoid a 7 figure tax bill. The BBC should look into it, I’m sure he is living in some mansion somewhere and driving a top of the range vehicle. It is morally reprehensible to the peepul we can assume, judging by the reaction over the last few days. Perhaps they should doorstop him and ask him.
If only they knew where he works….
Somewhat surprised that my post at 115 re internal Tory politics has apparently been deleted. Even more that no mention was made of it.
Heyho,who cares. Jonathan Freedland enlarged on it a bit later,so good enough for me!
THETIMREAPER
I’d love to know whether his wages of sin from the BBC are being used to pay off creditors.
I’d also be interested in the current definition of Gratuitous Alienation. Should it apply in this case?
Plenty of accountants on here with more up to date knowledge than mine.
Perhaps their thoughts have been posted,but delete before I read them…
Good news for the Hootenanneers
SCANIEL
I tried to compose a reply to your post re Auschwitz,but I genuinely couldn’t. Like I know I genuinely couldn’t go there,but fully understand why it is there for people to visit.
Anyway,Saturday? Think you can make it? I’ve still got a few gaps in my recollection of Lisbon and I was hoping you could help!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 10:50 PM
I think Barry was well advised. He transferred the assets to his wife, waited 5 years then declared himself bankrupt.
As for his BBC pay, probably being sent to some offshore trust for which has wife is a trustee. Would anything surprise?
BMCUWP
I won’t spoil the ending for you honest, but the bit with the iceberg and the alien arrival will blow your mind :-)
who can name the
bbc ebt first 11 ?
11. neil mccann
BMCUWP- would love to pop in, but too many donkeys and not enough helping hands in the middle of November. Trying to persuade Lisbon daughter to substitute for me. She’s better at handling the drink than me these days anyway.
Still think that CCB losing his phone then tracking it down was better than anything Paul Daniels could magic up.
Have a great day on Saturday and don’t forget to miss your train home.
OWEN
I was in Belfast at the weekend. Touristy things. So “the bit with the iceberg and the alien arrival” is still fresh in my memory!
As is The Balls of the Falls,which nearly started me singing. Dingalingaling.
SCANIEL
Aye,the phone. Wi me cast as Corporal Jones. Hoping my battery lasted long enough to call his phone to find out where it was!
No problem with the trains on Saturday. I’m in the safe hands of PF AYR.
With the wrath of my sisters to face if I screw up.
Hopefully your daughter can make it,my Dad will need directions to a decent kebab shop. Ask her to bring some reins from the sanctuary!!!
SCANIEL on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 10:41 PM
Philbhoy: I wish your daughter well- she’s a braver girl than I. Been to Krakow many, many times but nothing would entice me to go anywhere near that place. My late Polish father in law, who I loved dearly, would shudder just at the mere mention of the place. Take BMCUWP’s advice and bunk off to Wieliczka Salt Mines instead or even just a walk around The Planty.
Going back in December- just love Krakow
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Good Evening Scaniel
Done those Salt Mines. Very deep and dark and took ages to get back onto normal ground. Not for me :-)
Also went to Auschwitz. Important to see the reality of what happened so we never forget. Whether, we learn from our mistakes of humanity? Well that’s another question!
Hope all is well at home? It sounds as if you are very busy!
HH
CRC
As others have said Krakow, lovely city and people,
Auschwitz – Birkenau – Schindlers Factory now a museum, Gestapo Headquarters – now a museum – I visited all of these places and others whilst there – mans inhumanity to man should be remembered, never forgotten.
https://www.scrapbookpages.com/AuschwitzScrapbook/History/Articles/Birkenau01.html
HH
One Malloy
Are your beer taking on Saturday?
HH
CRC
Yes I am my friend and you?
HH
OneMalloy
Yes, but will not be out until 4pm
HH
CRC
Will hopefully see you in McChuills then.
HH
Just a wee note to say that the Willie Angus CSC (Armed Forces & Veterans Celtic Supporters’ Association) will have their colours blessed in St Mary’s at 5:30 Mass this Saturday evening.
In these days of “discussion” around the Poppy debate, it’s worth mentioning that this is probably the largest CSC around with about 4,000 members!
I will try and get a more descriptive article about this CSC in the next few days. Suffice to say as the father of a serving soldier and another son who is ex-serving and still in the TA (as well as a family history of strong Irish Republicans); as well as a good number of friends who are either still serving or in the TA, we should remember that we have thousands upon thousands of the Celtic family in our armed forces as well as many, many Celtic players and fans who died in the 2 great wars.
It’s never just black and white (or red and white) in these debates. So s much as I will try to get to the Hoot on Saturday, I will also do my best to get to the Mass on Saturday as well.
Google Willie Angus VC.
KTF
Sun 15th May 2016-Sat 04th Nov 2017
63 Undefeated Domestic Games
League
44 Wins
07 Draws
League Cup
07 Wins
Scottish Cup
05 Wins
39 Players
Craig Gordon
59 Games 58 Starts 01 Sub 36 Shut Outs
Dorus De Vries
05 Games 05 Starts 01 Shut Out
Scott Sinclair
56 Games 46 Starts 10 Sub 30 Goals
Scott Brown
53 Games 53 Starts 01 Goal
Callum McGregor
52 Games 33 Starts 19 Sub 13 Goals
Mikael Lustig
51 Games 49 Starts 02 Sub 05 Goals
Stuart Armstrong
51 Games 40 Starts 11 Sub 20 Goals
James Forrest
48 Games 39 Starts 09 Sub 14 Goals
Kieran Tierney
46 Games 46 Starts 05 Goals
Patrick Roberts
46 Games 29 Starts 17 Sub 10 Goals
Moussa Dembele
45 Games 42 Starts 03 Sub 33 Goals
Nir Bitton
43 Games 30 Starts 13 Sub 01 Goal
Tom Rogic
41 Games 28 Starts 13 Sub 13 Goals
Leigh Griffiths
41 Games 25 Starts 16 Sub 16 Goals
Jozo Simunovic
36 Games 34 Starts 02 Sub 01 Goal
Erik Sviatchenko
35 Games 28 Starts 07 Sub 01 Goal
Dedryck Boyata
29 Games 29 Starts 05 Goals
Cristian Gamboa
20 Games 15 Starts 05 Sub 0 Goals
Emilio Izaguirre
15 Games 12 Starts 03 Sub 0 Goals
Liam Henderson
13 Games 06 Starts 07 Sub 01 Goal
Kolo Toure
11 Games 06 Starts 05 Sub 0 Goals
Olivier Ntcham
10 Games 07 Starts 03 Sub 03 Goals
Gary MacKay Steven
09 Games 05 Starts 04 Sub 0 Goals
Johnny Hayes
09 Games 04 Starts 05 Sub 0 Goals
Kouassi Eboue
08 Games 04 Starts 04 Sub 0 Goals
Anthony Ralston
07 Games 05 Starts 02 Goals 01 Goal
Ryan Christie
07 Games 04 Starts 03 Sub 02 Goals
Kristoffer Ajer
04 Games 03 Starts 01 Sub 0 Goals
Odsonne Edouard
04 Games 02 Starts 02 Sub 01 Goal
Sandy Janko
04 Games 02 Starts 02 Sub 0 Goals
Calvin Miller
03 Games 03 Starts 0 Goals
Eoghan o Connell
03 Games 03 Starts 0 Goals
Jack Aitchison
3 Games 00 Starts 03 Sub 01 Goal
Kundai Benyu
02 Games 02 Starts 0 Goals
Michael Johnston
02 Games 02 Starts 0 Goals
Nadir Cifti
02 Games 00 Starts 02 Sub 0 Goals
Efe Ambrose
01 Games 01 Starts 0 Goals
Stefan Johansen
01 Games 01 Starts 0 Goals
Jamie McCart
01 Games 00 Starts 01 Sub 0 Goal
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My grand father hid guns in his thatched roof, as he fought the British.
My brother is a Royal Marines Commando.
Its just where you are on any day.
Rascar Capac,
Brendan Rogericho.
Weel ,that was the shortest kip I’ve had for a while.
Good morning all!
Philbhoy on 9th November 2017 2:40 am
Weel ,that was the shortest kip I’ve had for a while.
Good morning all!
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Good Morning
Destiny
Good morning PETEC!
Philbhoy, potentially Good News.
Lauren is Looking to the Lord and Christianity to see wee Fearne again, She wasn’t brought up in any Belief as far as I know….Dave is Losing his Faith….. I knew this was likely to happen.
Brendan is a proper Peacemaker.
Callum is obviously a quiet lad
Being perceived as a Rangers dude obviously made things very difficult for him, especially at such a Young age.
My Dad, when Ronny was there, was lamenting his performances.
I was lamenting Broonies performances.
Something is happenin’.
Ronny definitely had the right ideas, the players never responded.
Who wants it, who wants a REWIND
REWIND
Hugh Keevins is alright.
BMCUWP,
KEBABS ?……….I think a take out place just across from McCuills do Kebabs….I’m not 100% sure.
I will check it oot for Saturday.
HH
SAINT STIVS 9.16,
The last time I ever spoke to my Da was on the phone in 2008.
I tried to to tell him what his “wife” was doing in preventing me from going to see him ( calling the cops etc) now that he was out of hospital.
He became very upset over the phone, and said ” Leave it with me…I’ll sort it out”.
i could tell that he was becoming more ill with this crap that she was still causing…even after more than 50 feckin years.
Cheers mate.
HH
Someone posted last evening about Celtic making a “statement” on Tuesday night…any news ?
HH
POG 10.53 PM,
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I knew it all along….that Beer is much better for us than any pill popping !
Thank God for Beer scientists…..wonder if I qualify as wan ?
HH
!!BADA BING!! on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 10:34 PM
https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK/status/928026091821961216?s=08
Still Game meet Andy Murray
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Excellent…and both Victor and Winston Bhoys are also TIMS !
Shame they never took Isa along to that Tennis Do…..she could have distracted a few of the tennis pros.
HH
FRANKMARKER on 9TH NOVEMBER 2017 1:02 AM
Interesting Stats, surprised Sinky has played the most games. We also should drop that Scot Brown as he clearly doesn’t score enough goals.
P.s. Dear god make it stop.