Dundee really need to lawyer up over SPFL disciplinary procedures against them for problems with their pitch, leading to their game against Newco being postponed twice. The game should have been scheduled for Wednesday 3 April, instead of the last midweek before the league split.
Not scheduling a game until the last possible date before the split, makes whoever made that decision culpable for the subsequent postponement and consequential delay to post-split fixture confirmation. There is no legitimate reason the game was not scheduled for 3 April – only one very illegitimate act.
3 April was four days before Celtic’s visit to Ibrox. Dundee were happy to play the game then, Newco wanted a clear midweek before facing Celtic, so wanted their Dens fixture after facing Celtic. Newco and their acolytes got their way.
I don’t mind clubs having an influence over when rearranged fixtures are scheduled. Would you want a game a few days before a cup final or Champions League match? Of course not. Where appropriate, the League should accommodate.
On this occasion, the League were too accommodating to Newco. By delaying the game until 10 April, their post-split fixture plans were at the mercy of a sudden downpour – or even the away side encountering trouble on their journey to the game, as happened earlier this season, when Newco travelled to Dens.
A problem on the 10 April was not certain but the possibility must have been known by the League when they acquiesced to Newco’s wishes. And for what it’s worth, I expect Newco’s belligerence since the game was postponed on Wednesday will put fire in the Dundee bellies when the teams eventually meet.
In the two months since Celtic beat St Mirren in Paisley in the Scottish Cup, the Saints have lost to Livingston, shipped five at Kilmarnock, lost to Hearts, and drawn with Ross County and Motherwell. Their only wins in this period came over St Johnstone and Aberdeen, when they were behind for an impressive 95 minutes before Neil Warnock’s magic touch came into effect in the 96th minute. The champions should have too much tomorrow.
At tomorrow’s game, look out for Eurochamps67’s (Alex McKillop) mention on the big screens.
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Imagine getting into the EPL with our present board in place…too 6 have maximum debt to be where they are. That would never happen with us. We’d still shop in the bargain basement and be happy to tread water in the mid/lower regions of the league while our esteemed board raked in MULLIONS in bonuses
Not for me with this board
Too…top
Greenpinata
I’ve heard a lot of pheople who have been to old firm games and then the recent games against sevco where there’s no away hun say that they’ve loved the recent experience.
If anybody on here thought for a split second that VAR would help, what planet are you from. The same anti Celtic rats running that as the shambolic referee situation.
We just have to win our remaining games, and that is that, easy really
KINGLuBO
KINGLUBO on 12TH APRIL 2024 7:18 PM
If anybody on here thought for a split second that VAR would help, what planet are you from. The same anti Celtic rats running that as the shambolic referee situation.
We just have to win our remaining games, and that is that, easy really.
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As I mentioned earlier KL, it’s not as easy as it should be.
As it stands just now, we only need one more Tynecastle display from the officials to deny us. As they will not let the Huns drop points.
If we do nothing with regards foreign officials operating the VAR like in Turkey, I don’t think we’ll be allowed to win this title.
Melvin
Hate to say it but you’re spot on
on again
KINGLUBO on 12TH APRIL 2024 7:39 PM
Melvin
Hate to say it but you’re spot on
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Surely the club/board/whoever at Celtic has to say something before we are cheated out of this title? 😳🤷🏼♂️😣
After will be too late.
Our board will do nowt.
They are The self preservation society. Cue a song.
D. :)
Strange how thoughts just come into your head.
My step father was a staunch bluenose (not a hun) decent guy
But he was still a “step father” Never to be trusted by a hormones up 15 year old. I mean…I was the alpha male before he turned up.
I talked him into going to the “old firm” semi final back in ‘73.
He graciously agreed we go to the Celtic end.
Harry Hood thumped in a memorable hat trick and we smooshed it 3-1.
Smirking as we left I couldn’t believe how magnanimous he was at our victory. Praising Harry Hood at the same time.
The fact he had to stand and watch his favourites being pumped in among opposition fans, then to praise the opposition (particularly Celtic) made me see him in a whole new light.
He was indeed…a good bluenose
Ewan Cameron just said Rory had “a good bogey”
He’d love watching me cos I average 18 “good bogeys” almost every feckin round
LETS ALL DO THE HUDDLE @ 2024 6:04 PM
looks like the huns have won another trophy -, the ‘Most Expensive Scottish Football Shirt Bought At An Auction’ cup.
18 grand for a fat derek johnston 1972 jersey.
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Not the most expensive shirt per square inch then?
Ewan Cameron..Ewan Murray
I was at the infamous Celtic/Atletico semi back in ‘74
I was held back from entering the pitch (I was 16 and up for anything) as were many others. I still find it hard to believe how the Celtic fans managed to restrain themselves from wiring in that night.
It’s raining……again
Anyone else hear double entendres every time Nick Faldo talks about his caddy?
What time is it?…
Oooh…it’s windy at Augusta…stop the game
Come and try Scotland…it rains along with the wind
What if I try this….”Hey everybody…I’m presently getting wrecked in Nobbys Bar…from there I’ll be going to Freddy’s Pub….that might get some engagement…I mean…I’ve tried everything else…
This is actually hilarious…
31003
Mention of Faldo’s caddy always makes me think of
Bill Tennent
“ I hope all your doughnuts turn out like F….”
If there is a sober administrator around, would you kindly delete ALL of my posts as they appear to be stopping the clique from posting. Thank you in advance
GARYGILLESPIESHAMSTRING on 12TH APRIL 2024 9:10 PM
31003
Mention of Faldo’s caddy always makes me think of
Bill Tennent
“ I hope all your doughnuts turn out like F….”
Thank you for engaging
And I’m old enough to remember that…I watched that show (Scotland Now?) with my mother….i never EVER answered her question to why I couldn’t stop laughing
The older generation then seemed a little naive
Think the blog needs a pub update….anyone? Buellar? Anyone?….
We need some music….anyone want to bore us to tears with what THEY like? …c’mon…tell your friends…you know they’ll likely ignore it
Did I just see McMoist at The Masters?…..Shirley Knott
Embdy fink weel beet St Mirren ra morra?
I’m trying…I’m really trying…
No witty responses please
Pub update incoming…….
“Scaddie” makes a mistake…stop the world..
Competition going on methinks
First to post is a ….
Thanks everyone…the blog is MINE…ha…haha….hahahaha
418…where are ya…I need ya….
13 in a row…yaaaaay
Is the blog broken?
Or has 31003 banned everyone?
😳🤷🏼♂️😂
A nice 4-1 win for the hoops tomorrow will do nicely. Kyogo, O’Reilly, Khun and Idah.
Threesy get to your fekn bed🍀
VP
Stopped boozin a year ago…it opens your eyes
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH APRIL 2024 9:49 PM
Is the blog broken?
Or has 31003 banned everyone?
😳🤷🏼♂️😂
A nice 4-1 win for the hoops tomorrow will do nicely. Kyogo, O’Reilly, Khun and Idah.
With Maeda injured…Idah middle and Kyogo left?