I get that football thrives where it is a manifestation of tribalism. Across Europe and beyond club flags offer people more affinity with than any national emblem.
But, with one or two exceptions, it’s a largely innocuous brand. We get to wear tribal garb and indulge in our rituals without onerous economic consequence. The echo from the Great Recession, which we are still hearing today, has been a lesson in what can happen when a tribe perceives that its relative position has diminished.
That perception often bears absolutely no relation to reality, but widespread economic illiteracy makes us look like a primitive animals.
My only flag’s a Celtic flag. You are my only tribe.
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Hi totally off topic. I gave up on religion 40 yes ago. But I need for my mum those that are inclined to say prayers for my mum 93 and is in hospital, not very well. loved and met Mother Teresa. My mum helped lots of poor people in front off countries. Pray for Nonna B on behalf, many thanks
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 9th November 2016 10:36 pm
I hope to attain full civilised status at some point in the next few years :-)
No dramas at all macjay. Keep having a wee look in every couple of days if you have a minute. Thanks
Shameless plug alert, sorry fholks.
https://stayinguplateblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/09/international-weeks-unsung-heroes-and-managing-stress/
STAYINGUPLATE on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 10:45 PM
Prefer uncivilised myself.
:-)
Keep plugging. Seriously.
I`ve already emailed a few pals of Timmy credentials .
macjay …. may be down there next april/may for an 80th bday (not mine! ) …. if I am, I will definitely take you up on that drink! Am I right in thinking that you are in Sydney? We would be there and Newcastle, so hopefully not too far from you.
Falco …. thoughts and prayers for you and your nonna
HH
SAINT STIVS SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 10:27 PM
Cheese on toast .
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That can be cold, unmelted cheese on bread that is toasted on both sides so doesn’t qualify!
KTF
MIKE IN TORONTO on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 10:51 PM
Lane Cove , Sydney , mate.
That would be good.
Nelson Bay , a little North of Newcastle was a favourite family holiday spot .
Currently undergoing bushfires.
Hope you have managed a wee visit there.
VFR800@GIRFUY.CO.UK on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 10:51 PM
As I said before Usage TRUMPS logic in the English language.
Toasted cheese.
Is , was , always will be.
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 9th November 2016 10:48 pm
Thanks macjay. Will do. Thanks for passing on to others.
calabam
Unlike you I have the savvy to hide my browsing history, get a life ffs
Good Evening All.
Many of you will by now have read the article from the Sports Integrity Initiative.
Others, who were the original supporters of Res 12 and those who provided a mandate to the Res 12 solicitors, will have received a timeline update etc from Auldheid.
As Hen1rik says, the evidence is all there and some of the questions to ask are obvious. Others questions take a little more thought and a little more digging out.
UEFA will not answer any more questions from shareholders, and perhaps the SII article and The Offshore Game reports explain why they are so reluctant.
However, these days, I have only one question and that is this:
Why do the explanations from UEFA, the historical version of events narrated by UEFA, and some of the explanations previously provided by Stuart Regan and other SFA officials, differ in material aspects from the explanations provided directly by Regan to Celtic PLC when they (Celtic PLC) sought clarification from the SFA in relation to the licensing decisions and processes?
That one baffles me!
M IT, thank you. much appreciated.
The showman.
As he makes his victory address in front of a backdrop of American flags , the camera pans in on the threesome.
Trump has a red tie.
His son ( ? ) has a white tie .
Pence has a blue tie.
Subliminal messaging ?
VFR800@GIRFUY.CO.UK on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 7:44 PM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 7:37 PM
Yep; she even had the hypocrisy to quote Scripture and invoke God’s Blessing at the end.
To paraphrase someone from earlier on: is the world a better place because Trump won? Probably not.
Is the world a better place because Clinton lost? Probably it is!
KTF
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That can be flipped.
Get what your saying here but essentially the deeper meaning is
Trump getting elected makes the world a harder place to live, but not as hard a place to live if HRC got elected.
ie we got 2 jobby’s to pick from and we managed to pick the least stinkiest!!!!
Mon the Joby’s
Excited Tim
Am not judging but I’ve changed your name
Why you getting so excited over a wee bit of fun??? Have I hit a chord
Tell us what site you using??
Falco
A wee prayer said for your nonna.
MIT, mum knew folks in Canada. Would it be Kincardine, poss oil industry ex BP
macjay ….. KT’s parents are in newcastle, but her sister is in Sydney … but cant remember the name of her neighbourhood … but I dont remember any part of Sydney that I didnt like …. it is one of the loveliest cities I have been too.
dont think we made it to Nelson Bay …. we went inland a bit to where KT grew up (cant remember the name of the town) and spent a few days at a lovely resort in the Blue Mountain … scenery was spectacular!
When KT finally decides to go home for good, she wouldn’t get much of a fight from me! Loved Oz!
We will be here this year for xmas… so going to do a traditional Oz xmas for KT so she doesn’t feel so homesick … so, getting lots of aussie music, LOTS of seafood (although never been able to get the balmain bugs here!) and lots of Cherry Ripe (KT’s favourite) … but, any other thoughts on good oz xmas ideas would be much appreciated!
cheers.
FALCO…
Thoughts and best wishes for your mum.
The SII Report posted and links deleted for time being. If P67 is happy for them to be reposted they will be in due course. Not sure we should be posting the report at this stage. Links do not appear to work anyway. Please refrain from posting the report or links meantime.
CALABAM on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 10:37 PM
THE EXILED TIM on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 12:50 PM
I need some tekie help please.
Is there a way when clearing your browsing history to only clear one specific site, I need to clear my E Bay browsing, but I really don’t want to clear the rest.
Yes pal we all believe you have to delete one site!!! You were watching porn or buying a big dildo
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So upset with myself that I never thought of that.
Off to have a word with myself
Falcov60 …. Kincardine is a lovely little place … on Lake Huron …. northwest of Toronto … probably a 4 or 5 hour drive, I would say …. but I could get lost going from my bedroom to my bathroom some days …. so, dont listen to me, when it comes to directions!
off home for my dinner … will check in later, lads.
To all who have replied, and may do in future. May Mother Theresa take care of my mother.
Clunks
Why didn’t you think of that you slow or something???
CALABAM on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 11:17 PM
Clunks
Why didn’t you think of that you slow or something???
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Yeah what sort of non-genius would think of ordering a dildo then deleting that specific part of their browsing history!!!!
lol
MIT, wow bedroom to bathroom. Special, I can’t even get out of bed to go to loo.
I know then coming onto a football forum asking for help it’s marvellous entertainment on a Wednesday evening
Macjay
“Trump has a red tie.
His son ( ? ) has a white tie .
Pence has a blue tie.
Subliminal messaging ?”
Not really, you spotted it. So it was highly perceptible messaging.
BB&1, thank you.
Sorry BB 71
From The Sun:
(Whom dodging whose bullets? Having a laff? Deadly serious?)
HE has just been elected the 45th President of the United States of America – but Donald Trump could have been Rangers owner four years ago.
The controversial billionaire businessman considered a swoop for the Ibrox club in 2012 before Craig Whyte took over and plunged them into administration and liquidation.
It is believed Trump, who has Scottish roots, decided against the takeover after gauging the financial risk.
Speaking at the time a source close to Trump said: “We looked seriously and walked away.
“It just did not make sense to us, although they are a great club.
“We hope someone steps in and builds the team again.”
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 11:32 PM
Macjay
Not really, you spotted it. So it was highly perceptible messaging.
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Yeah. But I`m the exception.
You must have noticed.
Good night all and sleep well.
Jimmynotpaul, Davie passed away last Friday after suffering two strokes last week.
Everyone who knew and laughed with him can’t quite take it in.
I can not imagine the amount of pain and heartache his family are enduring.
May his soul rest in peace.
FALCOV60 on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 11:16 PM
Will say a prayer for your intentions .
KITALBA
That’s complete rubbish. See my reply to TET earlier.
They went cap in hand to Trump but his team are smart Bhoys…
FALCOV60….
I’ll say a prayer for your mum tonight, been there mate, stay strong. Hail Hail
Apologies for setting that SII Report hare running prematurely.
I read a link to it in Twitter and whilst I hmmmd over a couple of point,s agreed with its general thrust.
Its been pulled by the author probably because of the hmmm points or other reasons, but the reason I suggested it be deleted is that if it does contain inaccuracies then by tomorrow they become accepted facts and if it is republished the differences become points of focus or confusion rather than the final version.
However as BRTH says later Regan really has questions to answer.
Falco
Will say a prayer for Nonna B.
MIKE IN TORONTO on 9TH NOVEMBER 2016 11:10 PM
Oz has been marvellous for my family and myself .
You had previously mentioned about it being expensive and would have based that on rates of exchange .
In the last year or so,there have been wild fluctuations in the value of the A dollar. Pick your moment.
Housing in Sydney. Very expensive. Huge boost from Asian , particularly , Chinese buyers.
Buying off the plan .
What do they know ?
I feel there may be a levelling and perhaps reduction in property prices coming up. Just my guess.
Oz has major debt problem . If interest rates rise . Who knows ?
Not me. But that`s the chat.
Pavlova dessert . Vegemite . Tim Tams .
Old movies……..The adventures of Barry Mc Kenzie from `72 . They`re a weird mob from `67 ish .
Feeds into the nostalgia.
I could go on. Just stop me.
:-)