Sky Sports followed the news that they captured SPFL TV rights with one of their media team having a go at Celtic and Peter Lawwell. Andrew Dickson (not that one) was previously part of Newco’s media team but is now a producer with Sky.
Following Peter Lawwell’s response to a question on needing assurance for the safety of Celtic fans at Ibrox, Dickson tweeted:
“Only place there has been a safety issue in recent times was at Celtic Park – involving Celtic fans. No track record of the problems Lawwell fears at Ibrox so why chuck that one into the conversation? To make your opponents look like big bad Rangers?”
I have been going to Ibrox for 35 years. During that time, and for decades before, Celtic fans had exclusive access to the stadium via Broomload Road. On 29 December, 800 Celtic fans will have to make their way through Broomload Road, which will also be the only access area 7,000 Newo fans have to the stadium.
There is a bit of a pantomime goes on at these games, with fans shouting at each other from the safety of a police cordon. Due to police planning, fans do not intermingle in the vicinity of the stadium.
Police permit fans of other clubs to walk through Newco fans to attend Ibrox (and Celtic Park), but they have yet to decide if cordons is unnecessary for next month’s fixture, or if segregation it to happen, how 800 Celtic fans can safely enter the stadium.
Celtic have been in regular dialogue with the police and League since Newco’s statement on the subject in the summer and await a decision. Sky Sports staff seem to have picked up the baton to support Newco’s position, despite safety concerns.
At least there should be no trouble after the match, that lot are usually well home by full time.
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Big Packy
I was very sorry to read about your friend Annette last night. It was great that you gave her the chance to see Jorge before she passed away. RIP Annette. She was fortunate to have you as a friend.
Big Packy – Thoughts and prayers with your friend Annette, her family and friends at this sad time. I have followed your story of adopting Jorge, a wonderful gesture and comforting to Annette to know that he is with a loving family.
HH
BP, Just read back and found your very sad news. I’m so sorry. I hope Annette was in peace at the end. The image of the Sacred Heart beside her would help.
I love the Sacred Heart., she is in good company now.
RIP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJsAjEgTShI
https://twitter.com/scottishfa/status/1067372658780721154?s=12
Dallas MIB on Sunday, SFA really taking the pish now,promoted well beyond his capabilities, we all know why he is where he is.
new article posted.