Have you ever seen a ‘Rangers’ director pushed by a journalist on a question he dodged before yesterday? It’s never happened. STV’s Peter Smith did something no journalist in the history of Scottish football has done before, pressed a question when the man in charge at Ibrox dodged the initial inquiry. Smith dismissed the deserved praise that came his way last night by suggesting it’s what a journalist does. True, but refreshing nonetheless.
I was reminded last night that Green’s examination by the old media has come earlier in his journey to the bottom that Craig Whyte’s did last season. Whyte was being backed by some, let’s call them enablers, right up until the week before Rangers went into administration. Unfortunately for Green some in the media, and perhaps a few in the support, were embarrassed by their backing of Whyte last year and will not repeat the mistake.
Apart from the aforementioned Green, I have only ever known one person to use the word “darkie” (I missed 1970s ‘comedians’). He was born in the first years of the 20th century, too young for the first war and too old to be conscripted for the second. Well into his 90s, I heard him say “there are a lot of darkies on TV these days”. He was reprimanded and immediately realised what he had done. An apology and a period of over-compensation followed.
It falls to SFA president Campbell Ogilvie to ensure that such language has no place in Scottish football. Disciplinary proceedings should be issued, unless, of course, the SFA view the matter in a different light. Any future appearance of a Charles Green image on a banner or effigy at Celtic Park, or use of the words ‘Our New Hero’ to describe him, should not be regarded as an endorsement of his views, only his work in football.
Celtic minstrels will write songs about him, I have heard the words “man-love” being used this week.
Will Newco stay active long enough for Craig Whyte’s security over Ibrox, crystallised by yesterday’s ruling that he owes Ticketus circa £17m and therefore had a piece of the action at Rangers after all, to have an effect? There are so many icebergs around Newco probably not.
It was interesting to hear Manchester United’s endorsement of Newco as a potential English Premier League club being debated on STV. Now out of Europe, Manchester United were asked if they would play a fundraiser at Ibrox later this month. I hope Green’s comments on the interview don’t spoil relations.
I was pleased to hear we were drawn at home for the next game but for pity’s sake, sending Motherwell to Tannadice the day before defeats the point. This is a complete failure.
Add this to the fact that Fraser Forster’s biggest fan is making his First Holy Communion when we are at home to St Johnstone on 11 May and you get a taste of the frustration in our house last night.
He realises the importance of his First Communion but thought we could cancel the party afterwards and have an alternative celebration at Celtic Park. We’ll distract him on the day…..
As many of you are already aware, the Celtic Trust have arranged a process whereby, if you live in Scotland, you can easily contact your MSP to back the FAC call for an inquiry into policing at the Gallowgate last month. You can find the information and template here, go do it.
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BBC news now talking about whether BBC radio one should censor a possible – democratically selected number one single
I can barely believe that CG could come out so brazenly and use such racist language publically. Not that it’d be okay to do so privately, but there is a big anti-racism campaign Europe-wide.
And racism is learned….so one must ask where CG is coming from.
And should you or I use such language we’d be banged up, beaten up, or cosied up with di Canio in the nearest bierkeller.
Orange Aid ?
Great memories of standing on a Glasgow Central [ lower ] westbound platform waiting for a train . There were lots of heavy metal fans[ scrofulous hillbillies and pale plooksters to a man ] on the platform heading for a gig at the aircraft hanger on the Clyde [ can’t remember who the band were ]
2 classic glasgow purple rinsed old dears were standing beside me ——- one of them asked me ——” Who are The Rangers playing tonight , son ?”.
This particular ” son ” would have been @ 50 years old
charles kickham
08:07 on 11 April, 2013
Sorry for late reply , at work so just getting on occasionally .
Haven’t heard an update on situation with ASA complaint.
HH
Charles Kickham
BBC news now talking about whether BBC radio one should censor a possible – democratically selected number one single
As a mark of respect they should copy what they did to Sinn Fein, don’t ban it but get an actor to read the lyrics….
charles kickham
09:10 on
11 April, 2013
BBC news now talking about whether BBC radio one should censor a possible – democratically selected number one single
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Maggie would be so proud
Yorkbhoy
They could get Gerry Adams to voice the lyrics.
Walter is ok when the fans are singing the racist famine song go home but he’s not ok when Chuckles calls someone a paki, guys a clown.
huntlybhoy86: 07:00 on11 April, 2013
>>>>>
Thank you so much for your kind words, but my fight is amplified by the amazing support I get from mrs. miki. She’s an absolute diamond.
Feeling upbeat today .
Keeping the fight up.
HH!
@MTH
What’s the latest rumour I am hearing? the Sevco mob are now losing £1.8million each and every month. Ouch
First choon to be banned by good ole Auntie Beeb was——-
My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock—– George Formby [1937 ] .
Smack My Bitch Up CSC -Way down south.
South Of Tunis
09:38 on 11 April, 2013
hey – RELAX
How do you change your moniker, feel a bout of imagination coming on..
tomcourtney
09:43 on 11 April, 2013
Is it painful…….? Hehe
Ok im struggling with all the legal ins and oots of whats happening and will leaverhat to other cleverer tims than me to explain as we go along however on a personal level i can best express my fellings thus……….This situation over in sevconia is like a kaleidoscope to me ………every twist and turn …..the picture looks prettier ….. If your a Tim
getting that way, the urban dictionary causing me to knock back all options so far
The ub massive banner at the sellout bigotfest last night …
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/100413-Rangers-v-Linfield/G0000NDE_nsdggpE/I0000abY3HRepjpA/C0000qJMjARBFTPU
Does anyone else think Greene’s racist comments were so unbelievably crass that they were said deliberately to cause an almighty fuss? With the DR, STV and now the Scotsman all turning on him you’ve got to think there’s some other agenda playing out behind the scenes.
Perhaps I’m being completely ridiculous and ‘paranoid’, but given the track record and credibility void of the MSM it would not surprise me if there’s more to this than moral outrage over his comments.
Trying to make it boaty
tomcruiser – Urban for someone who jumps on a couch as a courting ritual ???
tomcruisin – Urban for walking streets looking for same sex relationship
All sailor options not worth trying…
tomcourtney
09:53 on
11 April, 2013
The option seems to have disappeared……..if you go onto the password ‘page’ you might be able to do it from there …?
Good morning fellow Celts from wet,grey Renfrewshire.
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setting free the bears
00:16 on 11 April, 2013
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Great post!
HH
Hey, look at all those happy pee-puuuullll…
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/100413-Rangers-v-Linfield/G0000NDE_nsdggpE/I0000abY3HRepjpA/C0000qJMjARBFTPU
Hooped dreams…
Yorkbhoy
They could get Gerry Adams to voice the lyrics.
I do like that….
charles kickham
08:07 on 11 April, 2013
Where was this moral outrage when the supporters of the now dead RFC were singing the FS .
miki67,
Behind every good man eh? I can imagine that it’s also very testing times for the people closest to you, I’m sure they must be very proud of your outlook and spirit.
hen1rik – where did you hear about those figures? Very worrying for the huns if true. Their sense of entitlement and arrogance has been their undoing once more, couldn’t be seen to be playin a team of lower division seasoned pros and building the club slowly but sensibly through the leagues, they deserve better of course. Also, still waiting for a member if the MSM to question exactly why Sally feels he needs to spend £10 million to get out of division 2! Perhaps the guy from STV that grilled green might?
Just think, if Lenny was given £10 million we would be champions league regulars for the next few years and also quite possibly reach the last 8 for the first time.
Last post was supposed to be to
the blogger formerly known as gm.
Tomcat (amaran) ?
Muddy Waters CSC
A wee end-quote from a report on Malaga’s continuing slagging off of the Scottish refereeing involvement in going out against Dortmund the other night brings warmth to the hearts and souls of Tims everywhere:
Thomson will referee Celtic’s Scottish Cup semi-final with Dundee United on Saturday assisted Derek Rose and Alasdair Ross by who were also on duty in Dortmund.
Oh joy!
Day three of mini plus two friends at caravan in Moffat
Anything interesting happening?
BT
Did you pass over her cash?
In other news, Sally demands to know why his squad haven’t received congratulatory messages from every club, town and newspaper in Scotland.
Why hasn’t the city council ordered an open top bus to parade their first ever trophy? They’re 24 points clear dontcha know!?
Sally must stay!
huntlybhoy86
10:04 on
11 April, 2013
From @MonTheHoops via twitter.
Yorkbhoy
You’re very welcome.
Soal
What cash?
Of courae i did oldtim knows the score on that one.
Plenty of sevco ugs in the wee bar so the fact that I have all green keeps them quiet and just as ugly
Huntlybhoy
A few days ago Philmac made the point that QoS romped SFL2 this year with an annual football budget (players, manager, coaches, etc.) of £300,000. Puts TFPLG’s mutterings in their place. Now, why can’t the MSM ask about the need for £10m being spent next season, ON TOP OF the monies spent this season!
TootingTim
10:07 on
11 April, 2013
Tomcat (amaran) ?
Muddy Waters CSC
Only got a single hull so Tomcat would be misleading amarite or amarang
Meanwhile over at Ipox a board crisis meeting is held to discuss ongoing problems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=w7RIgs3eygo
Checked out the willie Vass pics from the hunfest, Linfield banners with Hatchets and Hammers on so I googled it.. ended up in ‘Prod Songs’.
They got no couth.
Feel like I need a shower.