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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Anyone else think the Loyal Cardigan will take over from Green for the good of Sevco of course…
PLease be true…
Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain 36s
Morning :-) I had a silly dream that Craig Whyte taped a Knight of the Realm with brave Sir knight suggesting a certain way of raising money
oglach
10:21 on 11 April, 2013
THAT Is HILARIOUS….!!!!!!!!
Phil MacGiollaBhain@Pmacgiollabhain2m
Morning :-) I had a silly dream that Craig Whyte taped a Knight of the Realm with brave Sir knight suggesting a certain way of raising money
@ Philmacgiollabhain
Morning :-) I had a silly dream that Craig Whyte taped a Knight of the Realm with brave Sir knight suggesting a certain way of raising money
south of tunis: 09:38 on11 April, 2013
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pmsl
Sorry boys just noticed you posted Phil’s recent tweet.
Now, as we all know, gowf is a game run by and mostly played by Fuds! :-)
But occasionally, there’s a chance to win some money by placing bets on the majors….such as backing Bubba Watson last year at 45’s! Ker-ching!
This year I’ve gone for L Oosthuizen, D Johnson and N Watney. Do they sound like value bets or will the Tiger roar in Augusta (and other hotel rooms around the States)?!
There’s a guy tipping John Merrick on the Oddschecker website….WTF?! How long will he take to get round the course?!
TTTTdaviedoddsCSC
Hope what Phil’s tweeted comes out soon, say on the phone ins on shortbread and snyde tonight!!
This is truly the gift that keeps giving. :D
LMFAO.CSC
HH
/Bishop B
Regards Our Hero taping a knight of the realm.
There were whispers last night that Moonbeams will be making a statement this morning through his lawyers.
Jingle Jackson talking to Hinge & Bracket on talkSPORT at 11:15am.
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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Not just democratically selected but also subject to the free market economy, people have paid for this song over other ‘products’ remember!
It ticks all Maggie’s boxes and it reaching number one is a true legacy of all she stood for, it should be celebrated by her acolytes!
Think wwe may find that BDO will seize the assets back, sell them, and pay back The creditors, including Ticketus……….when that happens, sevco will fold…..
1001st has been sittting there for 5 minutes.
tomcourtenay,
you’re taking a stern (t)one there :)
I ended up in the same google cul-de-sac as you anaw.
Like, toadally gross.
Did Jim Ballantyne go to the SFL 1 decider between Thistle and Morton,or did he dust down the ole Fighting Fund scarf and go to Poundland?
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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This debate should guarentee the song goes to no1.
Unless the Daily Mail can mobilise middle England to download Land of Hope and Glory in sufficient numbers by Sunday T time to spike the charts :-).
GooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooD
Morning…………………………
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BigJoeinDaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHouse
67 Heaven
What are your thoughts on Murray seizing back control?
He has (so far) now won the big tax case.He could then sell onto the Blue Knights,etc.
He has personal wealth despite what others are saying on here.
TT
..what? More tapes to come out from the MBB……………………
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…can’t wait!
Mr Green’s racist remarks and his admission, boast even, that he played a confidence trick on the MBB tells you alot about the guy, it tells me he’s got the sort of smarts that is needed to take NewCo Rangers to their rightful place.
The interesting thing from my perspective is why no Ranger has ever been done before for any bigotted remark and lets face it there is a number of case in point.
If only God the gift would gie us…
I remember when Paul67 was on the radio one time and the erstwhile chief of the SFA was debating a point with him, Mr Smith proceeded to name a list of prominent prodestant Celts as if it had some sort of relevance.
More blatant was a famous MP from Ulster who was boasting about helping a Catholic family in his constituency as if it made the Rev more righteous, unaware it seemed, that was not only what he was supposed to do, it was what he was Paid handsomely to do.
Thanks to Daniel on North American Tims for this!!!
When I was ready to check out and pay for my groceries the cashier said, “Strip down, facing me.”
Making a mental note so I could complain to my local MP about this running amok security rubbish, I did just as she had instructed.
After the shrieking and hysterical remarks finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to how I should position my credit card.
Nonetheless, I’ve been asked to shop elsewhere in the future. They need to make their instructions a little clearer for seniors.
Man, I hate this getting older stuff.
Hail hail
Estadio
wots the song?
ESTADIO
LOL,
Offski,work,wi a wee smile after that one………
murray through his lawyers will get his retaliation in first ,making veiled threats to anyone who questions his integrity and as usual the lapdogs will do as they are told
I don’t gamble…..probably just as well…..I’d probably be on crutches. Have the occasional flutter, that’s all.
In 1976 bet my las £5 on a horse called Trigamy @ 3/1 . Btw,£5 was a lot of money back then. It won, and it literally saved my bacon and I swore I’d never get into gambling, because if that bet had gone wrong, I was in serious trouble.
Lady Luck did me that one huge favour and I wasn’t going to make the mistake of thinking I could rely on it.
So I hit the bottle instead.
Folly will not be denied if it’s in your genes.
Luckily I grew up after a few years on relising I could not drink Johnnie Walker dry. They just make too damn’ much of the stuff.
However, I will always remember Trigamy with fondness.
WildRover CSC
When it comes to the GB they just will not see sense and back down…
‘Prosecutors are set to appeal the not guilty verdict in the trial of a Celtic fan caught on camera singing a pro-terrorist song at Dundee’s Dens Park.
Dion McLeish was cleared at Dundee Sheriff Court of inciting public disorder during Dundee’s Boxing Day match against Celtic.
Sheriff Richard Davidson said the legislation under which he was being tried was “horribly drafted”.
The Crown Office has confirmed it will appeal the sheriff’s decision.’
Estadio
11:02 on 11 April, 2013
brilliant – absolutely brilliant
It’s hard to convince a judge that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter, though I do believe there is anecdotal evidence of this being a successful argument.
miki67
11:04 on 11 April, 2013
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In 1976 £5 was the equivalent of £25.16, not a lot of people
know that…
tomcourtney
11:03 on 11 April, 2013
wots the song?
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If it’s the song that the Beeb might be banned from playing then it’s this mate,
http://snkhan.co.uk/stuff/iTunes-m.php
HH
/Bishop B
morning cqn
what a few weeks now for the zombies
even the hard core cannot belive what is going on over at ipox
the gift that keeps giving
will
malcolm murray resign?
will
walturd resign?
will
chuckles do a runner?
will
swally mcmoist get the sack?
will
mcdowell and durrant ever get another job in football?
will
craigy boy go straight to jail?
will
murray mint return to ipox?
will
the audited accounts be published?
will
sevco get another football licence?
will
the gift keep giving?
so many of the above may happen
but when the celtic are the champions again and 2iar is here
the only WILL we celtic fans will be wanting is 3iar
hail hail
jam67
TinyTim
10:49 on 11 April, 2013
Murray was never at the huns to make money.
He was there to flatter his ego.
Why would he want to go back?
Witnessed a comedy gold moment this morning in a local bar.
Three auld (Italian) codgers discussing the Juve v Bayern match.
Two Milan fans and an Inter fan.
Auld codger#1 (Milan) – “I was cheering on Bayern last night!”
Auld codger#2 (Inter) – “Aye -me too!”
Auld codger#3 (Milan) – “So was I!”
AC#1 – “A hate that b*****d Conte!”
AC#2&3 (laughing) – “Steady on there, that’s a bit harsh!”
AC#1 – “Is it feck! – He’s a ****!”
Juventus – the most popular club in Italy?!
Not in this neck of woods!
HH!!
Phil MacGiollaBhain
@Pmacgiollabhain
Morning :-) I had a silly dream that Craig Whyte taped a Knight of the Realm with brave Sir knight suggesting a certain way of raising money
IMHO Green is using the age old tactic of deflecting attention away from what he doesn’t want people to focus on, namely his links to Whyte. He knows fine well the amount of fuss any racist remark will attract in the press. And a lot of suckers have bought it.
Keech Jackson next on Talksport on Sevco.
Len Brennan
11:11
Absolutely magic, restores my faith no end.
Bought it…