Not one of you will be surprised at reports this morning that Celtic escaped punishment for “sectarian chanting” when the club and its fans were not, and never have been, accused of sectarian behaviour. Last month one Irish title suggested Celtic fans stood accused of racism before amending their online content to read sectarianism and eventually paying enough attention to zone in on “offensive chanting”. If they’re going to make things up, I really would prefer they accused us of something a bit more original in Scottish football, like genocide. Ironically it would be less offensive.
Celtic have been open to all since its inception and are supported by groups right across Scottish society in increasing numbers. It’s the other lot, you know, them, who brought sectarian practices into the game. From Neil McCallum, our first goal scorer, to Gary Hooper, our last, Celtic have never had this peculiar social deficiency. Never.
The SPL decision not to act against Celtic, after a Strathclyde Police match commander complained, was assured, as Celtic could demonstrate they had previously taken action “all reasonably practicable steps” to prevent what the league called “chanting in support of the IRA”. Both Neil Lennon and Peter Lawwell have spoken in unequivocal terms on this subject in recent weeks.
The league goes on to say, “Such behaviour is unacceptable and unwelcome at SPL matches.” All the league have done here is pitched the ball back into Celtic’s court to prevent a reoccurrence. I don’t fancy that job.
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LiviBhoy says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:02
Tontine Tim says:
6 December, 2011 at 14:57
My auld man is a Bankie. Went to St Eunan’s and then St Pat’s. His sisters went to Notre Dame.
It’s a small world.
*the catchment area back then was Whitecrook to the top of Loch Lomond and the Gareloch to Gartocharn, amazing amount of pals you could pick up there.
I should be Steve Guppy
Guppy Guppy Guppy
I should be Steve Guppy in love
“Agathe you – they’re multiplying “
On a more seasonal note………
let it Sno let it Sno let it Sno
Boyd of the old Brigade
Here it is……..Deo……n….de de..e..e…oh…….daylight come n Wanyama go home…..
Desmond Dekker……I thank you
31003 says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:17
bournesouprecipe says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:14
“Have I told you Ledley that I love you”
There is a Rhebel Rhebel t shirt with that on it – BSR you wee rascal plagarising ;-)
“Balde – will come”
ther I’ve said it
ßjmac ® °¿°
Sent them it (⊙_⊙)
neveralone says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:06
‘Good points which I hadn’t really considered. But (taking Rangers out of it altogether) what if a team is winning 5-0? Still right to double the ‘routine’ punishment?’
Players are unlikely to dive for a penalty when they’re 5-0 up, but if they do, hammer them.
And if a club is consistently having players penalised for simulation, deduct points. The threat alone would stop it in its tracks.
JohnnyClash says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:19
I should be Steve Guppy
Guppy Guppy Guppy
I should be Steve Guppy in love
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bournesouprecipe says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:19
“Agathe you – they’re multiplying “
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31003
Harry Belafonte, I believe (The Bachelors!!)
Show me the way to go home
I’m tired and Wanyama got to bed
I had a little drink about an hour ago
and it’s gotten right to braafheid
Arthur, he does as he pleases
All of his life his master’s toys
And deep in his heart he’s just
He’s just a bhoy
chriscrosscsc
Sutton on the dock of the bay
“Maggie Hay”
“Night Boat to Kayal”
voguepunter says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:22
Think it should be “chills”
Sammilightening.csc
Whooaa Black Betty ……… Biram, Biram (Ram Jam)
And my Hartson go on……Celine Dion
Somewhere, beyond the Ki
Why Does It Always Rain On Ki?
I’ve Got The Ki, I’ve Got The Secret
Sung-Yeung You Crazy Diamond (thumbsup)
neveralone says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:06
League places and indeed championships are often decided on goal difference, so yes, the doubling should still take effect.
My Friend Stan
Sladecsc
ßjmac ® °¿° says:
6 December, 2011 at 1
Think ole BSR,still sitting at telly with tape recorder and mike.
From The Evening Times
RANGERS and the SFA were today on a collision course after winger Sone Aluko was cited by compliance officer Vincent Lunny for an act of ‘simulation’.
The Nigerian has been offered a fixed penalty two-game suspension after Lunny reviewed TV footage of the first-half penalty awarded to Rangers by referee Steve Conroy when Aluko tumbled in the box after a coming together with Dunfermline’s Martin Hardie in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Ibrox.
Aluko has been cited for a breach of Rule 202 which states that ‘no player shall cause a match official to make an incorrect decision and/or support an error of judgement on the part of a match official by an act of simulation’.
Rangers have until 3pm tomorrow to respond – but sources at Ibrox indicated today that they will not accept the automatic ban being offered and will take the matter to a judicial panel tribunal, which will be heard on Thursday afternoon.
That three-man tribunal, which will be made up of a former referee, player and manager selected from 100 individuals on the SFA’s agreed list, will then decide whether Aluko dived to try and con the referee, or whether it was a legitimate spot-kick award.
If Aluko’s appeal fails, he will be banned for the trip to Hibs this weekend, and the home match against Inverness Caley at Ibrox on December 17.
The player strongly denied he had taken a dive in an after-match press conference on Saturday, stating that he felt contact from Hardie that was enough to send him over as he ran at full speed into the box.
TV pictures showed minimal contact, and it now remains to be seen if the tribunal will favour the SFA, or Aluko’s interpretation of what went on.
A suspension for the former Aberdeen man would be a huge blow for McCoist as the recent signing has brought much-needed creativty to the Rangers side in the two games he has played since agreeing a six-month contract, with an option for a further two seasons.
In September, Gers’ Steven Naismith was cited by Lunny after he was caught on TV elbowing Dunfermline’s Austin McCann off the ball at a corner.
The club accepted the two-game ban offered on that occasion.
Hoops upside my head, Hoops upside my head – Gap Band
“China In Your Hand” was originally recorded by a band called ‘Typo’, although due to an ironic error, they are known as ‘T’Pau’.
music fact
smoke on the rogne – deep purple
“Lennon Me” BSR Version
Ok, ok….. neveralone is absolutely alone :-)
Double penalty wins!!!
bournesouprecipe – “China In Your Hand” was originally recorded by a band called ‘Typo’, although due to an ironic error, they are known as ‘T’Pau’.
“China In Your Hand” is the official company song of Royal Doulton.
FACT. (thumbsup)
21Nov2006 says:
6 December, 2011 at 15:30
Hoops upside my head, Hoops upside my head – Gap Band
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Ahhhh….the Rowbotham song….(awright…not technically a football player….but a referee
Different Stokes will rule the world ohh yeah
Different Stokes will rule the world
The ole Golden Earring classic, much loved by Cadizzy- ‘Vidar Love’.
“Commons People” – Pulp
“New Kid in Brown” – Eagles