You and I have been in some dark places. While we remember winning nine-in-a-row by brilliant scouting, tactics and athletic endeavour, we also remember when that proud achievement was violated in 1997 by a considerably less wholesome achievement.
At the end of season 1995-96 Celtic finished second but lost only one game. I convinced myself that our world was about to be put right. Tommy Burns’ team would go one step further and win the league in 1997; it had to happen.
It didn’t.
Today I don’t want to talk about the reasons why we didn’t win the league in 1997, we will discuss that in the weeks ahead, but that season taught us the lesson that simply wanting something to happen doesn’t make it likely.
I thought of those dark days yesterday when I hear Ally McCoist’s rallying call:
“We’re going to march right through it
“I’m as positive today as I have been in a long time.
“This institution has been around for 140 years and I want it to be here for another 140 years.
“You’ll see what Rangers mean to so many people. We are really looking forward to the game.
“We have the best fans in the world.
McCoist loves his club the same way his good friend Tommy Burns loved his, but irrespective of the challenge he faces in the league from Neil Lennon’s awesome team, there is nothing McCoist can do to ensure his club survives until the end of the season.
When you’re on the wrong end of history there is nothing you can do about it.
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Haud on a minute…
From the “succulent lamb” interview:
“Exclusive by James Traynor”
and
“Murray, who chose to talk only to the Record about his dreams and ambitions for Rangers”…
Did Traynor not just say on Shortbread that Graham Speirs was also at the dining table?
Sorry if this has already been done but does anyone have the killie goal?
The only difference between the Taxman and a Taxidermist is that the Taxidermist leaves the skin
James Forrest is The Emperor of Ice Cream says:
18 February, 2012 at 18:36
Excellent synopsis as usual!
Oh what a beautiful morning,
Oh what a beautiful day,
I’ve got a wonderful feeling,
Everything’s going my way.
All the huns are standing like statues,
All the huns are standing like statues,
They don’t turn their heads as they see me ride by.
But a little green mav’rick is winking his eye.
There was no AGM because Murray sold Rangers to Whyte according to Jabba !!!
Maybe w/the end of the huns the BBC will get rid of this dinosaur.
Freddiebhoy says:
18 February, 2012 at 18:24
Traynor is inappropriate for the position he holds I could think of so many people who could do a far better job.
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That guy David Leggat would be more reasoned !!
I worry about those Celtic supporters showing their colours in the streets of Scotland tonight.
bankiebhoy1 says:
18 February, 2012 at 18:40 said
“If these bottins were really interested in the ‘guid of scoddish fitba’ then they would be lauding the fact that lowly Kilmarnock cuffed the huns at home.”
Exactly what I was thinking! Not having a voice for radio myself I wish someone would phone these biased radio phone ins and say this. Downside is though that they’ll just spin it in whatever way they want and make it all about the manky mob
HH
Pure Karma.
The huns are really hurting
A house in Grantown-on-Spey
Craig Whyte csc
HH
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Reports Coming in From Ireland that Shergar has been Found..
Summa
We dont do walking away
https://twitter.com/#!/charleslavery/status/170919211680538624/photo/1
vale bhoy says:
18 February, 2012 at 18:42
Sorry if this has already been done but does anyone have the killie goal?
http://t.co/fGIhhrLt
As tweeted by hectortaxinspector
What on the Albino’s mind?
Wee Rodent bar-steward
Redundancy ?
Philvis-
Solripe Ginger and white dog poo. I’m still pissing myself laughing or PMSL as the youngsters say these days
A great day had by all in The Vogue Bar.
If Ranjurs ever have another home game, I wonder what the attendance will be?
James Forrest Sir more power to your pen another fine summation you are enjoying this spectacle as much as me and why shouldnt we the celtic family enjoy this moment ,,,anyone for more jelly and ice cream :-)
However the truthful reality of this SELF INFLICTED SITUATION is the shocking persistent cheating and illegal manipulation of sporting integrity wilfully perpetuated by glasgow rangers foot ball club which was shamelessly aided and abetted by a compliant media it is an embarrassment for scotland As they say in america what goes around comes around,,,we dont need no stinkin cheats !!!!!!!!!!
James Forrest etc.,……yer posts are gems,mate.!!
James Forrest..
Excellent post earlier
You Know the worst part?
I hate Jelly!
Is it alright to have apple pie and ice crean instead?
sparkleghirl
Dear oh Dear
So true
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRVaLs4cBlg&sns=fb
sparkleghirl
Ta much.
I enjoyed that.
Their ‘defence’ carved open rather easily, I thought.
Shame.
HH
Murderwell now 6 points behind Rangers with a game i hand!!!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 2-0 Ha’way lads
Time up for Wenger i think
Feck me!!!! MON’s Sunderland 2 goals up!!!
As befits the village with an 0-1888 phone code, I must regretfully report that Turra has run out of both jelly and ice-cream.
I understand from discussing this situation with Tesco’s Manager, and the senior on-site Supervisor in the co-op, that although many Celtic fans have been stocking up for current and future parties, a large number of ratners fc (in administration) supporters have been buying the sweet delicacies.
The local recycling centre reports that these same ratners fc (in administration) supporters have been seen dumping their purchases in the “General Waste” skip (along with their fitba shirts?). They truly are party-poopers, albeit to no avail, for supplies are as I write being trucked in from the surrounding areas.
Off to open some champers – once you pop, you can’t stop.
H x 2
Lurcy
Xmas goes on & on & on….!
http://www.spreaker.com/page#!/user/overandover/oao_radio_show_more_jelly_ice_cream?autoplay=true
Party time, good choons as well.
rangers fans are delighted to hear that a billionaire living in Italy has bought their club………
administrators are trying to figure out how to tell them it’s the Pope!!!!!
Jabba and dung were a feckin disgrace tonight. If I paid my BBC licence fee I would complain. Pair of ratbag toadies.
RRC: says:
18 February, 2012 at 18:50
I hate Jelly!
Is it alright to have apple pie and ice crean instead?
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I’m having strawberries & icecream.
Traynor & Chick were truly disturbing tonight. They actually receive a salary for hosting this crap.
Chicks toenails still hang from sir davids rear end, there is no hiding his adulation.When Traynor stated the EBT,s stopped
in 2006 how long did his snooter grow?May I ask for some proof of that comment Jabba?
Rangerstaxcase alleged Sasa Papic was the last hun to be payed by the scheme in 2010.
I know who I believe.
Off to the boozer,rant over.Happyaslarrycsc.
If we win our next 4, and they drop any points at all – we can win it at Ibrox
Straight from KDS
This is class
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/hmrc.jpg/
:-)
Succulence, it appears, is soooooo last year.
Jabba says so so it must be true blue.
C eltic
R angers
M otherwell
H earts
HMRC Spooky!
“The arc of history is long, and it bends towards justice”.
Martin Luthor King.