Football clubs find it difficult to maintain a positive brand image that not only helps its commercial imperative, but binds fans ever-closer and attracts new supporters. There is always some idiot doing something idiotic that neither the club, nor the support as a whole, would even remotely tolerate.
As a consequence, fans across the country sigh at news reports when someone punches a horse, throws a bottle or generally behaves in a manner that defies the struggles their genetic make-up went through to be here today. Darwin suggested it should not be this way, but here we are.
When a club’s name is associated with some random act of idiocy, a well-known script is followed. Suspend the culprit and hope it is glossed-over by many, if not, publicly state disapproval while giving the obligatory “tiny minority” sop to the rest of the support, to let them know you have their back, whether it is a tiny minority or not, or even a minority.
Employee-transgressors are almost universally and immediately sacked. The chef who got drunk and wrote someone on social media that would never be said sober, has supreme-d his last chicken at the club restaurant.
This is harsh, but them’s the rules. Clubs want to attract everyone in the family, hospitality business and commercial partner spheres. Negative publicity, however tenuous, has to be curated through the ‘What would Walt (Disney) Do?’ prism.
So when a club diverges from this path, you’re left wondering why? Why would a club appoint a DUP councillor and Orangeman, inevitably with all of the baggage that world brings, as their public relations manager?
Today’s revelation in the Daily Record, that Newco’s new PR man, David Graham, referring to Celtic Park as “the piggery”, a few days after his “No surrender” video emerged, will surprise no one. Do not blame a duck for quaking, material like this is inevitably going to seep out.
But why do Newco want to be represented like this? Why challenge the modern sports business orthodoxy of appealing to families, high-value corporate spend and big ticket commercial deals? There is a constituency that will always stay loyal to those with values they share, irrespective of football success or general competency in any other area.
They are circling the wagons ahead of a ‘business interruption event’, either that, or they are the stupidest of stupid people who ever made it through 250k years of largely progressive genetic selection. No one sailing home on HMS Beagle could predict such a regressive wonder as this lot.
Wash your hands, isolate the vulnerable. If you are vulnerable and need food, shop at quiet times and do not touch your face until you wash your hands at home. Most of us will get through this, but all of us need to act for those who might not.
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Canamalar.
That’s fair but doesn’t mean the concerns are not valid.
Also, was it not Obama who released Manning on his departure?
An Tearmann, we have become a nation in Thatcher’s image; greedy selfish bastards who reject the concept of society that we’re all interdependent, we NEED each other. Chickens coming home to roost, big time.
fourstonecoppi on 22nd March 2020 1:11 pm
DAVID66 on 22ND MARCH 2020 11:28 AM
Fuckwits forcing teachers in West and East dumbarton to go to school as normal to work with senior pupils.
JESUS WEPT!!
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Are you sure about that?
I know of another local authority area where something similar was proposed last week to complete work for submission to the SQA but the plans were quickly scrapped on the advice of the health authority.
Teachers and pupils should refuse to go.
Ger57- I watch the NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily briefings on CNN,who is by far the most transparent and straight talking guy,I have heard throughout this disaster, a true leader.
Ger57,
I doubt we could blame the local authorities, they can only go on the advice provided by the national intelligence and CDC, one run by Pompeo and the other run by Pence, a shitstorm waiting to happen and both too busy blaming communism and looking for countries to hang the blame on rather than do their job protecting their population.
I see a strategic parallel with Res12 here, regarding who and what the executive deem worthy of protection.
Tontine Tim on 21st March 2020 10:14 pm
Thanks Tontine but that’s not the time i’m referring to because I was still at school then.But I remember firing abuse at the yuill and dodds scab lorrie drivers who were bringing the coal up from Hunterston I think. We also waited at the pelican crossing for them coming down the road then pressing the button so they had to stop while me and my mates limped across the road.
KEEP THE FAITH
Aipple..,
He criminalized whistle blowers as traitors, rather than direct the investigations at the subject matter, allowing pretty much all future organised institutional crime immunity from prosecution, that is what I was suggesting is the greatest attack on their constitution.
ERNIE LYNCH on 22ND MARCH 2020 1:38 PM
yep 100% positive……family members from both regions expected to go in, west dumbarton tomorrow east cumbarton tuesday. Major petion underway but still no change from unions or authority
I see earlier Post wondering whether this is a watershed moment and hoping we will see a more tolerant inclusive society post Corona Virus.
Reality unfortunately is no.
Once this is over and it will be over, normal Business will resume with a vengeance.
If anything it will be worse as Governments try to recoup their losses over this period.
We simply can’t survive without a few nuclear submarines.
For Willie McBride it all happened again, again & again & again & again.
Respect to the Cuban & Russian assistance for Italy.
GER57
Glad to hear your laddie is fine!
You take care as well “auld yin!
:-)
!!BADA BING!! @ 1:39 PM
Agreed, I also enjoy his brother nightly show. Smart, honest, caring gents.
Canamalar
Agree that was wrong but to wipe out any other opinion he has seems harsh. Not saying they were correct but that was a tough time fore the admin. Obama (for obvious reasons) couldn’t be seen to be soft on National Security. He did the right thing in the end for a troubled soul.
Snowden, different matter. I can see him having hero status. Assange? Not so much. Man is a clown and a danger.
Like others I hope, when this is over, society has a major rethink.
Doubt it will happen though.
I suspect money grabbers will revert to type after a few months and assorted non-thinkers will simply switch TOWIE and Love Island back on.
Watched the 1pm BBC News earlier.
Absolutely uninformative drivel.
Why don’t they broadcast these messages every hour on the hour
1. UK has 8 acute care beds per 100,000 citizens
2. 3½ weeks ago, 10 people were dying per day in Italy
3. Isolate
Hail hail
Keep The Faith
!!BADA BING!! on 22ND MARCH 2020 1:07 PM
Robert Levandowski gives $1 million to help fight coronavirus……as the huns make a video of giving 2 tubs of hand sanitizer, which was donated by a company.
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Bada,I was hoping the hun donation was a wind up……fekn embarrassing :O(
Aipple..,
Wow, you have been completely indoctrinated by the US media on Assange I see, spouting the party line, that outburst of US propaganda shows the power of the media in the US and demonstrates exactly why they hold their audience in such contempt.
I would try to advise you to do a little research away from the US MSM but it looks like it would be a waste of time unfortunately, what you would find is that not a single charge leveled against Assange is true. But then why should you believe any independent researchers, they’ve probably been labelled communist infiltrators.
Aipple..,
“Assange? Not so much. Man is a clown and a danger.”
I’m actually shocked by that statement, did you borrow it from Pompeo?
Aipple…,
Sorry, I forgot the NSA are recording this and you could get into serious trouble if you had any other opinion.
ERNIE LYNCH on 22ND MARCH 2020 12:38 PM
Indeed. Which is why it is important to make sure that Johnson and Cummings aren’t allowed to start rewriting history. They are/will be directly responsible for needless deaths. They like soundbites so much how about starting a few? Killer Cummings and Butcher Boris?
Just saw a bunch of police cars whizzing past… apparently Balmuildy Road connecting Bishopbriggs to Milngavie/Bearsden is being closed. Hmm.
Good discussion this afternoon.
My daught.er and her boyfriend are just back from a 10k run.
She said the streets were quiet with the exception of Byres Rd which was like normal.
Do we lockdown? Are we prepared for the enforcement powers that will be necessary.?
I totally agree with Lisa Nandy that we should now have a coalition round the COBRA table.
What would be acceptable to enforce lockdown in the North of Ireland ?
This decision may be necessary but the longterm consequences of both are frightening.
HH.
Kuwait mobile providers are giving free all local calls & 5G a day between 22nd March & 20th April for all customers.
Greenpinata
Of course everyone on Byers road have no Idea of what’s going on and haven’t seen any announcements about self isolating. It can’t be that bad because the government haven’t got troops on the street.
Government still saying people are still not taking precautions………………..Why then are planes still coming in to land at GATWICK AND HEATHROW…. couldnt make it up!!!!!! 3 planes from china…… 1 from Iran coming in to heathrow this afternoon…….Alitalia continues send in 4 on a daily basis……….Mibbee north korea in the bad books………get the mop head tae f**k
Topkat
I know that freight is still being shipped by air
Self isolation………….Spiderman will be climbing the walls.
fourstonecoppi on 22nd March 2020 1:48 pm
The Scottish Government and the SQA should be making it clear that that should not be happening.
And the individuals responsible for the decision should be named and prohibited from seeking access to the NHS until the pandemic is over.
It’s not only the people who might be infected through attending the schools, it’s the message it sends to the public at large.
If you have CNN Sky 506,NY Governor has been the best leader in this crisis,he’s on now
Here in Spain we are one week into a two-week lockdown . . . And we’ve been told today it is being extended for another 15 days. So at least one full month of house isolation.
That means no going out for a jog or a cycle. No meeting up at friends houses. No popping out to go for a walk in the park or the beach. No going off to see your aunts, uncles, cousins or grandchildren.
At least 50% of us are going to get it, many may already have it. You are potentially a ticking timebomb for everyone you meet.
Why wait for the govt to tell you what to do? People need to be responsible for their own safety. We all know the best way to avoid getting sick is to stay at home as much as possible. So why wait for the govt to tell you? Just do it.
GENE on 22ND MARCH 2020 3:22 PM.
I’m glad I’m not in government.
CANAMALAR
Not a Pompeo guy, sorry. Actually a Bernie man and have been for quite some time. My opinion of Assange is not based on the US MSM.
The idea that Assange is some great modern day Lenny Bruce is frankly preposterous. I like and admire the idea of a Wikileaks but he timed the release of information to harm democratic processes and keeps some interesting company.
Not looking to argue brother. We can differ on Assange.
Gene on 22nd March 2020 3:22 pm
They maybe think that having you head up your arse is an effective method of social distancing.
DENIABHOY on 22ND MARCH 2020 3:35 PM
Genuine question : What do dpg owners do ?
Sorry, meant dog.
Greenpinata
Streets are empty here, off to walk the dog in relative safety. If I see someone, I will cross the street.
Aipple..,
As I said, waste of time but would love to know two things
Where you get your info?
Who are his friends you talk about?
He timed the release to ensure the fact checking and corroborative evidence supported the information was not false, he also gave the MSM a say when it was released, remember when it was released all of the information was published by establishment media outlets like the Guardian, NYT & Washington Post.
After they had made their money one and all turned on him and gave you your opinion.
Greenpinata – the law allows for people to take dogs out to the toilet but only within close proximity of their house/apt.
Here in Denia they fined someone out with their dogs who was 800 metres from home.
They also fine you if you are driving somewhere with a passenger in the car. They fined a couple of youngsters yesterday who were out in the car to find a quiet place for sex.
It’s draconian. Very few exceptions.
I don’t think the UK will handle it well at all. Too many people will be looking for ways to beat the system rather than conforming to it.
Ben
@BendyBen999
From The Twitter. A GP in Surrey
‘Ben
@BendyBen999
Attended a patient at home. Strong COVID -19 symptoms. Full assessment. Left her at home. Lengthy advice re isolation, the reasons why, the risk, what to expect etc. Did paperwork outside and then she walked past – “I’m nipping out for a coffee and cake” GIVE ME STRENGTH ‘
Normally we have all the family (12) round on Sunday for dinner – will be the biggest change to our weekly routine – depressing
ERNIE LYNCH on 22ND MARCH 2020 3:30 PM
pupils now told not to go in…………but still no word for teachers!
Deniabhoy
You’re absolutely right too many here with the wrong attitude.
If it wasn’t for me and the wife’s role with the foodbank I’d be in total lockdown.