We are going to see a lot of people in their true light through this. Last night, Scott McGarvey, son of Celtic legend Frank, put his prized, signed, Roy Keane Republic of Ireland jersey on ebay to raise money for Glasgow South East Foodbank. Their need, like so many others who cater for the poor, has never been greater.
Scott got the match worn shirt from Roy’s Ireland, and Frank’s Celtic, team-mate, Packie Bonner. It is a rare and cherished piece of sporting memorabilia. Keep an eye on the auction here. If you don’t have a wall for it, you can always move house.
Hearts “chairman’s statement”, (self-identifying is ‘so Edinburgh’)* issued by Ann Budge last night, was worthy of a read. If you can look past the close-up of Mr Budge (she started it) occupying all real estate above the fold, she had an obligatory kick at The Sun for an earlier article bereft of the basic grasp of business, before getting onto the matter in hand.
Hearts, like almost every other club in Scotland and most in Europe, had no contingency for what she tells us all of football knows is a shutdown until “late July/August”. It was either cut costs early or make people redundant eventually. Earlier this week we heard from Aberdeen, those two are as ready for this crisis as anyone apart Celtic, but neither is in a good place. At least Aberdeen know they will play top flight football next season.
Budge was first to move and put staff and players on 50% salary, with minimum wage protections. Many others will follow. Stenhousemuir are showing the way for clubs who know they can rely on fans to keep their club alive (yes, Stenhousmuir fans can do what others cannot). On Wednesday, their chairman, wrote, “We’ve had a surge in people wanting to buy shares in the club. Many have. Welcome to The Warriors. We’ve had people making donations, and lots more offers too.”
These are hard times, but many clubs with either be saved by the largess of their fans, or will perish in the summer.
Remember to check out the Roy Keane auction.
*sorry salt ‘n’ sauce friends.
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Bada let me know when you start posting the jokes por cierto :)))
Bada
You’re on a roll👏👏👏👏👍
WHITEDOGHUNCH on 27TH MARCH 2020 2:18 PM
no delivery slots anywhere with any supermarket in G72 FOR forseeable
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Ive just checked Tesco Online shopping and they STILL have a few delivery slots available from next Tuesday.
hope this helps ?
HH
POR CIERTO on 27TH MARCH 2020 2:38 PM
Bada let me know when you start posting the jokes por cierto :)))
Canny beat a bit of pathos…😁
Big Jimmy- the government should have told utility companies, to defer any payments for 3 months, huge pressure on too many people now.
WHITEDOGHUNCH on 27TH MARCH 2020 2:05 PM
corkcelt will anyone want to keep the ball”
:-)))
Cheerio for now.
The Battered Bunnet on 27th March 2020 1:20 pm
‘We’ve known for 2 months what was coming and yet have utterly failed to prepare for it’
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A global pandemic has been expected for years now. SARS and MERS were warnings. Yet there was no preparation. Not just a lack of equipment, but no organisational plan, no strategy, no command structure. Consequently policy is being made on the hoof, always reactive never proactive, constantly playing catch up.
There could have been plans in place for universal payments to keep the economy going and a basic form of rationing of essential supplies through the handful of supermarkets that dominate the UK market. They have enough technology through loyalty cards to track every item you purchase, how difficult would it be to for them to tweek their systems to avoid the nonsense of panic buying and hoarding?
And I suspect when it’s all over nothing will have been learned and nothing will change.
JEEZ_I_THOUGHT_BLINKER_WAS_PANTS on 27TH MARCH 2020 1:57 PM
ONEMALLOY
The younger one , sorry…
Think Uddy/Computers……..pally with P Duffy
Have bumped into Jack a couple of times in the Tavern pre-match
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Penny drops I think, is it F?
HH
!!BADA BING!! on 27TH MARCH 2020 2:51 PM
Big Jimmy- the government should have told utility companies, to defer any payments for 3 months, huge pressure on too many people now.
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I am one of the lucky ones as I can afford to pay….but I want EON to explain to me why my bill is approx 33% increased for this month despite my being in self isolation for a few days.
I KNOW that I have NOT been using much more Gas/Electric than previous months, but I will probably have to pay them this bill at some point…but I will not pay them right now…they can wait !
Your right about the Govt doing more to help folk with energy bills, especially when the same govt is telling folk to stay at home.
I hope that you are safe and well.
HH
Take a reading, tell them to amend the bill based on your reading.
Big Jimmy
ta but none oot here will, survive, have enough.
Food,Fags & wine.
And that is just the cabaret
WDH
McIntyre’s at Dukes Rd are doing home deliveries, as are Urban Grocer for fruit and veg.
ONEMALLOY – Yip , tell young Mr B I was asking for him..
MNCELT
I’m doing grand thank you. I’ve been in isolation for a couple of weeks, getting a head start.
Thank God my wife has the patience of a saint.
Struggling with losing battles against Instacart, and missing physical contact with grand kids.
FaceTime is an awkward substitute.
Local numbers are rising, but I see MN is down the league table.
Long may it continue.
Take care and be vigilant.
COVID-19 testing criteria for NHS Grampian:
https://postimg.cc/sQMKwnr2
Someone said earlier that the Huns had accepted the payout from SPFL.
Does that imply they have accepted they are simply second best?
NINEINAROW
Ernie..,
One of the last projects I worked on in the UK was regional command center’s
the infrastructure is all in place to ensure a co-ordinated communications and command structure is available.
They had SAS testing physical security of the facilities and military specialists ensuring communications were secure, they have access to every public camera, remote control of traffic lights.
There were rumors that the facilities were for civil unrest, I’m now starting to believe this was the case, since this pandemic is exactly what I thought was the intended use.
Big Jimmy – we have used home shopping before from Tesco and we find it crap.
They don’t tell you until the guy turns up that they could not fulfill your order. We have enough food now for another week and I will not be leaving the house again, I’m panicking like feck over this Virus.
Has anyone on here based in Glasgow had a letter, text or phone call regarding being on the vulnerable list????
Bada – I said that to the Mrs even the bigger shops are profiteering through this with price rises normally have offers not now. Feckin scum.
HH
D. :)
Earnie
Gotta agree, was caught up in the H1N1 situation 10 years ago as my ex’s son came back from Mexico, was the 1st person to test positive for it here and we were paid a visit from infection control, but it was a calamity.
He had came off the plane, with his mates and they all returned home. They even went to a concert that night……in hindsight…..infecting how many others?
Every single person on that plane that returned from Mexico, should have been whisked away, put in quarantine and not been allowed to make any contact with anyone until it was safe for them to do so.
There’s been quite a few since and its almost a biannual event…..and by the looks of it theres many more to come.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-chinas-bat-woman-hunted-down-viruses-from-sars-to-the-new-coronavirus1/
Yet it seems we haven’t got our act together yet.
https://www.wired.com/story/singapore-was-ready-for-covid-19-other-countries-take-note/
Other countries seem to be learning/adapting and recognising what they need to put in place to give them a chance of limiting the damage these outbreaks cause.
Will there be 1 of them, that really is deadly that wipes out anyone that contracts it?
Hopefully not, but id say they need to think that 1 day, there may be and they need to get it right asap.
POG – your flowchart is excellent do you do homers?
D. :)
Man goes into a shop & approaches counter.
SHOPKEEP: How can I help you sir?
CUSTOMER: Can I have 6 white eggs in a brown poke & 6 brown eggs in a white poke please?
SHOPKEEP: You’re a policeman aren’t you?
CUSTOMER: I am, how do you know that?
SHOPKEEP: You’ve still got your hat on. 😊
Stay safe fholks. 💚
TBB, thank you
for others
these guys are delivering dried, tinned – their own ready made quality meals,
see their facebook page for full list
https://thefishpeoplecafe.co.uk/
From Archdiocese of Glasgow website for those who may not be aware…..link at bottom of article….5pm tonight
Pope’s extraordinary blessing Urbi et Orbi
Pope's extraordinary blessing Urbi et Orbi
Whatever you are planning for Friday evening, please include this important moment … On Friday, March 27th, the Holy Father Francis will offer an extraordinary blessing Urbi et Orbi — a solemn blessing to the city of Rome and the world — from the steps of an empty St Peter’s Square.
Readings from scripture, prayers, and Eucharistic adoration will precede the blessing, which Vatican Media will broadcast live from 5pm UK time.
The plenary indulgence attached to the Urbi et Orbi blessing is available to all who follow the event live or online.
The normal conditions for obtaining an indulgence are amended due to the current pandemic. It is “granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the Holy Father’s intentions), as soon as possible.”
The indulgence is also granted to medical professionals, first responders, and other caregivers, whose occupations put them at elevated risk of exposure to coronavirus.
In addition, the indulgence is available during the emergency to the all who follow the ceremony online and who pray especially for relief from the pandemic and the repose of the souls of the victims of the disease.
You can follow the Holy Father’s blessing by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YceQ8YqYMc
Read more…
BBC Scotland channel tonight 7-8pm old Scottish cup classics then 8-9pm Lisbon Lions documentary 🏆🍺⚽️
D. :)
Man walks into a shop looking to buy a cake.
Old lady behind the counter shows him over to the selection of cakes.
Man asks how much are they?
£3 says the ole lady.
After a further look, the man makes his choice, points to his chosen cake and the lady takes it to the till and then asks for £5
But I thought they were £3 says the bemused man?
Old lady replies….That’s madeira cake son.
Just had message from my mate, can’t say too much but if you stay in the Leeds/York area stay safe and stay indoors.
RON BACARDI on 27TH MARCH 2020 3:10 PM
Take a reading, tell them to amend the bill based on your reading.
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EON “Auto Message” by phone….”We are NOT taking any calls at this time due Virus”.
EON “Online Chat” is saying likewise unless its an emergency.
In any case I have a “Smart Meter”…and I dont know how to read it….different buttons and different numbers coming up…its obviously smarter than me !
They have also said Online that they hope to be able to contact/speak to customers in a few weeks time ?
I may just pay 50% of my latest bill Online…and they can wait for the rest until I actually speak to another human being.
HH
PÓGMATHONYAHUN AKA LAIRD OF THE SMILES on
Thanks for that is it a wild DUG or wit.i hate people and shit like you.AH KNOW SOMETHIN YOU DON’T
Big Jimmy
Press 9 on it, the first number is usually your reading, it is on mine.
DAVID66 on 27TH MARCH 2020 3:34 PM
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I only had about 50% of my shopping delivered last week, but Online Tesco were showing that many items were NOT available, so I was not expecting my full order.
however, this morning many items ( including toilet rolls) were available to order, but again I will check each day Online with my Order to see what will be delivered come Monday, and not just wait til the delivery arrives ?
Tesco KNOW that I am on the “Vulnerable List” due to my poor health and not having a car etc, as they have a Box Online that you can advise them of being “Vulnerable etc”.
Stay safe.
HH
DESSYBHOY on 27TH MARCH 2020 3:58 PM
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cheers mate, I will give it a try.
Stay safe and well.
HH
Did you apply for a ‘smart’ meter?
Big Jimmy – I hope you get what you need.
I will be going again next Friday and I will be getting my 79 year old mother in laws but I believe you are in the Calton, if I can help you out with getting supply’s next Friday give me a shout on here, I will drop them off at your door.
D :)
Big Jimmy
where is box online to say Vulnerable
I cannot fint
Ta
China, anybody entering the country is automatically tested and isolated for two weeks, the majority of whom are turfed out immediately after the isolation unless they are on a business trip.
Good to hear ‘GG. The audio/video technology is very important at the moment on all fronts.
MN starts a suggested 2-week lock down tonight. We’ll see how it goes, but I’m expecting there will have to be stricter enforcement because too many people will not stick closely enough to the guidelines. Personally, I’m going to stock up with plenty of food and drink today and settle down at home. I have to work remotely which is the toughest part because every day is spent giving bad news to people as more and more projects get canceled.
700 UK deaths, very quickly equaling Italy who have been dealing with it for weeks, how did that happen?
Easy, heard immunity is the UK strategy, allow the spread then use draconian security measures to ensure information can be contained