You all think you’re so smart, smugly laughing at the outcome of a game in a tournament you didn’t even know existed until recently. Let me tell you, yesterday’s defeat of Newco Rangers was nothing short of calamitous for the road I hoped the club would take.
Ally McCoist is crucial to all the things I hope happens to Newco in the years to come. He alone can deliver the hilarity waiting for when his team face full time footballers every week. Who else could spend so much yet produce so little? Who else would have the sheer brass neck to demand such a salary, even if partially deferred, in order to endorse the spivs as suitable recipients of season ticket money? This guy is unique and of immeasurable value.
Yesterday’s defeat fundamentally weakens his position. What now when, in true Rangers tradition, he stands in front of this year’s AGM thanking ‘yous’ for being the cream in his doughnut? Will they still cheer at being patronised like applauding seals completely lacking in self-awareness?
Mark my words, anything which undermines McCoist is unwelcome. A Ramsden’s Cup win would allow him to claim as much credit as he could waddle off with and would have upset no one. They had a party at Ibrox planned, like it was 1975 all over again. The humiliation must be significant.
The way forward for Newco Rangers is to put pressure on their board to release badly needed funds for the manager to spend in the hope of winning promotion from the Championship next season.
A word for Raith Rovers and their chairman Turnbull Hutton. It was a Raith Rovers director who sat across the table from one of the Rangers clubs (I’ve lost track) to judge their failure to dispense their tax and other duties during season 2011-12. McCoist then publicly demanded to know the names of the panel members.
It was Raith’s Starks Park ground which needed 24 hour security after receiving a threat to burn it to the ground following McCoist’s outburst. Turnbull Hutton stood firm and was one of the voices which ensured the rules were applied as they stood.
Seville – The Celtic Movement
“Going into the second leg, it was all in Liverpool’s favour and on paper it was Celtic’s toughest test. That wasn’t to be the case though as Celtic achieved a very comfortable 2-0 at Anfield. Both goals were superb to top a fantastic victory. A low free kick from Alan Thompson and a wonderful strike from John Hartson were the difference in this game. Celtic went through to the semi-final 3-1 on aggregate.”
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My last take on this nonsense….
What do you call a middle-eastern terrorist?
An Islamic terrorist – racist in the extreme but totally acceptable in western society, infact its how they’re described by Western leaders & media.
What do you cal an Israeli Terrorist?
Thats right you don’t call them anything because its anti-semitic to call them anything but defenders of their stolen land.
The reality is this though, they should be called Jewish Terrorist’s considering their acts of terror are committed fighting for the “Jewish” state of Israel, which in itself is racist
Are there Muslim or Christian states anywhere in the world? No!
If anyone were to claim Europe or anywhere in the West as Christian states they would be deemed racist & likewise for Middle-Eastern nations, why not the same for Israel?
The UDA, UVF, LVF et al committed acts of terror with the slogan “for god & ulster”
The British army & the USA commit acts of terror with the slogan “for god & country”
Are all the above considered Christian terrorist’s? No!
Why all these contradictions?
Well done the young Hoops.
Special mention for Denny Johnstone.
HH!!
I wonder what the panelists will be talking about on the radio tonight?
Billy Bhoy 05.
” The biggest racism this country has suffered was the Poll Tax . ”
Wow ! -a truly absurd statement ..
I take it you think that the poll tax payers of Scotland are a ” race “.
I assume that you are attempting to peddle the myth that Scots were used to ” guinea pig ” the Poll Tax before ” thae English basturts ” . They were not . Read the relevant historical accounts . Read the relevant Cabinet papers . —–The Scottish Tories were in revolt re how much they were paying in Domestic / Business Rates .. –Thatcher sent Willie Whitelaw north to try and quell the revolt . He was jeered and abused at a public meeting in Bearsden . He was disturbed by the ferocity of the abuse directed at him . He returned to London and convinced the Tory cabinet that the Poll Tax had to be introduced ” early ” in Scotland ——- the reason —the necessity to keep the Scottish Tory vote on side . Thatcher wasn t happy but she accepted Whitelaws opinion . Such is history .!
gerald766
Greetings!
Sent you an email last week.
Did you get it?
HH!!
corkcelt
17:31 on
7 April, 2014
Oh Lord all the Holier than thous on here are making me unwell. If what Leigh Griffiths sang is racist, is there not a bunch of fine men operating under the umbrella of FOCUS. Why don’t they arrest and charge him and allow a Judge who has some training in legal matters make a decision as to whether or not he indulged in racist behaviour. I believe Griffiths was bang out of order, and should be disciplined, if the Club opts to fine him, suspend him, sack him or sell him then whatever they decide is fine by me. I have often sung stuff I shouldn’t have with a few pints in me, does that make me sectarian, maybe. I just wonder whether all those calling Griffiths a racist ever sang anything that others might question. No OOh Ahhhs lads, No Eff the Queen & the UDA, No Dirty Orange Barstewards, fine if ye are all as clean as the driven snow, then up on your pulpits and condemn away to your hearts content, I am not so perfect so I will not set myself up as judge & jury.
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No hundreds of Celtic fans in the middle of Glasgow & the Falls Road singing “the witch is dead” & RC’s in general in celebration of the death of Maggie Thatcher.
But…..but..we are still the people ..aren’t we?..anyone?
I see on twitter McCoists son has had to deactivate his account due to “abuse” from their own fans.
Till later all
dj67ynwa – the small number of non Jews in the Knesset might take issue with it, the Druse in particular are pretty clear that they’re a distinct ethnic group.
Posted this much earlier. (Still hard for me in the case of LG to distinguish between racism and something, well, less but still highly objectionable) :
“Re LG…
Amazed I am that I find myself in broad agreement with Neg, djynwa & kev.
Not a sentence I ever imagined writing!
I do not know the words of the Rudi song but understand it calls him a refugee? Presumably the issue is not whether he is or not but rather the use of the word refugee as a derogatory or racist expression.
Since the song/chant is directed towards a footballing enemy its certainly not friendly and is clearly offensive.
Amnity International defines a refugee as:
A refugee is a person who has fled from their own country due to human rights abuses they have suffered there because of who they are or what they believe in, and whose own government cannot or will not protect them. As a result, they have been forced to seek international protection. Refugee rights include:
protection from being forcibly returned to a country where they would be at risk of persecution.
protection from discrimination
protection from penalties for illegal entry
the right to work, housing and education
the right to freedom of movement
the right to identity and travel documents
Therefore use of the chant, given the above, is quite vile and nasty and ignorant. Given the foundation of the club I support and the one LG supports it is almost incredible that this wind up would ever be considered at all. Such is human nature…sometimes clueless and crass.
But racist? Surely not. Totally objectionable, stupid, ignorant, offensive and downright wrong? Certainly.
However…
“A racist incident is ‘any incident that is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person’ (Stephen Lawrence Inquiry report).”
I don’t know if the comments from the Lawrence report reflects the actual position in law but for sure makes an alternative view to mine plausible.
Not an easy issue at all but I still fall on the side of stupid, ignorant and nasty rather than overtly racist. Still not good and LG should face a club disciplinary consequence.”
benjybhoy mul 17:46.
That link is poetic comedy gold. The gift that just keeps on giving. Indeed.
Well done to Scot Brown for walking out of the press conference today
ignore the scum press…
Just seen Broony walk out of a press conference after being asked about LG,not before time.
Bada bing
the press where specifically told not to ask the question. ?.
justafan Excellent well reasoned post. There is a Police enquiry and a Club enquiry underway. I prefer to wait until these enquiries are concluded and I will support the Club’s decision totally, whatever they decide.
BT or Bada Bing – is there a link to that?
Jobo
just shown on stv news at 6
Snyde super scoreboard comedy gold …
BT-A female was at the Press Conf and she said to the lapdogs “you were told not to ask about that”,and her and Broony walked out.
Peaches Geldof RIP
Priceless piece from BBC’s Tom English on the Ramsden Cup final…
In Black’s head, he must think he is some gorgeous amalgam of Xavi and Andres Iniesta. In reality, too often, he was Mr Magoo. Whatever chance Rangers had of building momentum crashed and burned with Black.
Duffield ,with a new wig on STV backing Super Salary.
Gordon Smith, that paragon, reckons that Ally’s job is safe,as he’s a legend. Good stuff.
Oh, STV have mentioned that “l” word. They have it in for Ally obviously.
Bada Bing
What’s not to like.
Ally is hopeless and he must stay.
Concerned at the number of posters on here willing to sack LG immediately.
Have they seen the video?
Are they 100% sure he sang the words he is accused of uttering?
So far I have not seen or heard so I am not able to judge.
Leigh Griffiths’ sin was of the venial variety with regards to being racist.
Calling an inter racial marriage the same as crossing ‘ plough horses with thoroughbreds’ .. now that is what I would call RACISM.
What does Old Uncle Remus think ?
Peaches Geldoff age 25 died this afternoon.
EDB- I fear if DU pump them on Saturday he might be toast,3/1 -1 goal …..
south of tunis
17:54 on 7 April, 2014
Billy Bhoy 05.
” The biggest racism this country has suffered was the Poll Tax . ”
Wow ! -a truly absurd statement ..
The Poll Tax was introduced in Scotland first and there are many different accounts as to why the Basturt Scots were to be the experiment.
benjybhoy mul
Am i a bear or am i a bunny!
:)
Genius!
Enjoyed the “Govan Gaurdiolla” comment about Sally over on Videocelts earlier as well :)
My views were well known at the time.
We should not have gone anywhere near Leigh Griffiths.
You reap what you sow Celtic.
BB
They can’t afford to sack him.
As I said yesterday he is their worst manager ever. And that’s not an easy achievement given the duds that went before..
Swally up to 60% now, I love the green colour background for yes votes.
TheyellowlabelbuyermuststayCSC
Beware the Cheat
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
12:22 on
7 April, 2014
Sorry to see L G go but Celtic have no choice imo. Stupid. thick and brainless!!!!!
So thats what its like to be part of the fabled”Celtic Family”.You should be ashamed.Hanging your own out to dry.Where is all the”We are all in this together,us against the establishment”crap.Because thats all I believe it is,crap.A guy makes a stupid mistake,not even a serious one,unless you read the DR,and he is to be thrown to the hun media and sacked.
Celtic Family,my @rse.
KK
Hiya Palomine……..
I wonder Who among OOR DEEAARR FREEEENDS you could be Talking Abbooot
Awa tae the Jiggin……
EDB
He’s their only ever manager :-)
benjybhoy mul
How long do you think he took to come up with that line?
How many creatures did he work his way through, before deciding……yip……definitely bunny?!