I’ve just caught Joe O’Rourke’s article on the Association site about the long-awaited released of statistics on sectarian crime in Scotland. Joe suggests that the data from 2003 – 2010 was has been destroyed by the Crown Office. I also hear that the Scottish Government will release entirely irrelevant ‘information’ today, specifically, where offences took place, not which groups were responsible or which groups were targeted by the offenders.
It takes a lot of effort to make sure you destroy data these days, you need to ensure not only that prosecutors permanently delete backups (which I really doubt they do) but also that the police similarly comply.
Fortunately all is not lost. While it’s just about believable that regional police forces across Scotland and the Crown Office have acted in symmetry on this issue, I could have helped the First Minister, Alex Salmond’s, search for clarity by pointing him in the direction of British Transport Police (BTP). The Transport Police are a separate force who operate across Britain and are run by the Home Office in London. They are also a lot less proficient at destroying data.
They previously gave me detailed statistics on all incidents they record in connection with Scottish football for season 2007-08. One of the most pleasing aspects of the information is the complete eradication of sectarian offences from all but one Scottish club, so the First Minister will be delighted to learn he has a smaller problem on his hands than he perhaps knew. According to BTP, 11 arrests were made for sectarian offences in total, 10 Rangers fans and one Northern Ireland fan.
You can see the detail figures for all recorded incidents here (the majority of which are for non-sectarian issues). From a total of 99 incidents (not all of which resulted in arrest), there were six involving Celtic fans, six for Dundee United, seven for Motherwell, four for Hibernian and five each for Aberdeen and Hearts. Rangers fans were involved in a total of 48 incidents.
The BPT figures also make it clear that most incidents occur when fans travel to away venues. The Force also confirmed that incidents surrounding the 2008 Uefa Cup final in Manchester were not included in these statistics.
To further aid Mr Salmond in his search for clarity on this issue, he can contact British Transport Police with a Freedom of Information request here, where they will be able to provide him (or you) with up to date stats.
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Alan Rough, who was overlooked for a spot in Scotland’s Hall of fame this week when they voted for n Englishman and a sweetie shop instead.
Answer: Alan Rough
Don’t think Celtic were Roughie’s boyhood heroes.
Scotco. Scotco…………………
quick question,
say yer dug licks yer whisky, and then ye drink it… will u get worms?… or does it depend on the whisky
Big thanks to Alex from the Singtims for my top, it’s the dogs baws.
Palacio67 says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:34
Don’t think he played that many games for N.I.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
well done HT you held on in there!!! Great guess lostinbonnybridge!! Congrats to all for taking part.
Final scores:
hamiltontim 47
Neil Lennon Is A Celtic Soul Brother 45
DougC 39
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die 35
lostinbonnybridge 33
JoboBalde 29
setting free the bears 29
Paddy Turner 27
Palacio 67 24
ulysses mcghee 0
Jimmy Quinn
Keep taking whisky – Keep Dog taking whisky
After 4 days assess for worms
Continue thusly until satisfied
U
Damn, I thought roughy came in 89. Was on a job in the IBM full of huns around the judas time, just all bad memories apart from the Cup Final.
Away for another Corona
HH
JQB
Has the dug had its shots?
Or has it only had the whisky?
JQB
Aye, you will, them bit tape things, good for loosing weight btw. :>)
Well done HamiltonTim
Just been lurking watchin quiz n telly lol
HH
setting free the bears says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:35
According to The Celtic wiki, we were!
CRC
Wooden spoon?
Bright side can only get better!
HH
Ermm
CRC
At the risk of poking your house of cards, could you maybe just do a quick recount on my score again?
Please auld fella?
U
CRC well done again.
I know nothing!
Well done Hamiltontim and thanks to CRC for the quiz ,
Congrats Hamiltontim-just too quick for me!
CRC-Great quiz as always-cheer on the Bhoys tomorrow but watch those Rebel Songs!
lostin..-inspired guess!
hamiltontim:
Well done mate, enjoy the game tomorrow.
I am Neil Lennon on a celticrollercoaster says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:37:
Thanks mate, enjoy the game and see you on the 2nd December…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
CRC
Well done big fella thanks again for the time and effort.
I’ll look out for you the morra at ICT :)
crc
Bet he never mentioned that when he applied for the manager’s job at Glenafton.
I am Neil Lennon on a celticrollercoaster says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:39
Do you know what the 7 games were?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
JQB
you’ll get worms if your dug has worms.
Good luck wae that. You do know they come out for a wee breath of fresh air at night.
Scratch! Scratch!
MWD
What about Scottish Artists for music night?
Here’s a start with an underated act from the 70s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLJGIcWA8Ck&feature=related
Evening all.
Wonder who Craig Whyte was talking to on his mobile at 14:15 p.m. this afternoon in Blythswood Square?
The foolproof way to get rid of worms, tried and tested according to the GMC.
Stick a bit of chocolate up your jacksie ever morning for a week, and the next day don’t stick a bit of chocolate uo there, they will come out looking for theur chocolate, hit them over the head with a hammer.
Bed time…..
Let us be true to what we believe in.
And sing the truth.
Denying the truth is a dangerous road.
brucecassavetes says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:44
Could hear but didn’t understand as it was in Hindi…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Well done HT & once again CRC, thanks for the effort made……..
Now if only I hadf got Q.1 in on time, I would havew been…………………………..eehhh, higher up.
always next week………………………
Paddy T
brucecassavetes says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:44
Evening all.
Wonder who Craig Whyte was talking to on his mobile at 14:15 p.m. this afternoon in Blythswood Square?
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Has he joined the anti capitalists who moved from Kelvingrove park?
Motherwell Supporters Trust now declaring themselves against new sectarian bill with the declaration, ‘a crime is a crime, so why do we need a new law?’
A shower of huns without the bus fare, but their support is appreciated… HH
Lennybhoy…Supporting Neil Lennon and CFC until I die says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:42
League-Dundee (a)-lost 1-0,Murderwell(h)-won3-1,Hibs(a)-lost 3-1,St.Mirren(h)-won 7-1,Dundee Utd(h)-won-1-0.
Also played in Europe and League Cup.
CRC – thanks for the quiz
Friends – night, night. Off now to watch my recordings of ‘George Harrison’ from last weekend.
Jobo
sftb,
shots? ah’ve got tae give the dug shots??? wots the world comin to… I’ll need to dig out that tequilla I don’t like
Dr Ulysses… ah like the way ye think… I’ll go for that
Thanks Bhoys and if bjmac appears at some point, tell him to get to bed, he’s to be at mine at 7am for the trip north!!
90 minutes of this tomorrow would do me fine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awositUJYLM
Good night and God bless
Neil Lennon Is A Celtic Soul Brother says:
18 November, 2011 at 22:49
Cheers mate, was only thinking of the league appearances…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!