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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At least Samaras will graft,we need Hooper to be tracking back and helping midfield too I reckon.
Wanyama at centre back,,,,,,,,, El Kaddouri at left back,,,hope this works???
nailbitersCSC
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Very attacking formation, and a big gamble from the manager.
Once again, I hope this is a day James Forrest confounds my expectations, but I can’t see this game as being one to suit his abilities. The coarse surfaces do not treat him well.
Also Hooper and Stokes have never scored at Inverness.
Shouts at c.13:55 for Paddy to come on and do his stuff? It’s looking that way before a ball is kicked.
Big Joe toe update……….
I have the biggest bandage……..
……….in the wold………..
BigjoelovingBeingontheCouch
I know we are struggling with injuries but today’s line-up is not one to fill you with confidence.
The midfield is lightweight and we won’t forget the last time we went to Inverness with a lightweight midfield – disaster!
Lets hope we create chances and the forwards take them.
not at all confident seeing that team, maybe lenny’s hamstrung by injuries but it looks incredibly similar in the way its lined up to the teams that get out numbered and bullied in midfield. i hope i’m wrong but a repeat of last season doesnt seem that unlikely. dont get it wrong please neil.
morning bhoys and ghirls.
what time is K.O today
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off to PV
later bhoys..
cmon the hoops…
good luck to the wee mascot…
Afternoon bhoys, warm and hun free.
That team will blow them away.
Would have preferred a stronger three across the middle of the park with big Wanyama in between Ledley and Kayal,,,,but hey ho injuries and all!!!!
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Can we wait for the game to start before we get negative!
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NegAnon2/lionroars67
Cheers. Picked it up on Twitter. Some great stuff there.
NA2 – I thought Celtic’s statement on arrests etc at Celtic Park was pretty much straight to the point, in fairness. I know it’s frustrating but I think Celtic have fired off a few missiles in recent times. Maybe not as many as some of us would like but when they do they tend to get it right.
Looking forward to the game in a very nervous kinda way.
SwanseaBhoy
Big Nan- Why have I missed that vid of CC? Hilarious, absolutely top drawer!
Not the team I expected, didn’t want the Kayal/Victor axis disturbed, however in Neil I trust.
Sammy and Jamesey have a lot of work to do today.
playfusbal4dguilders says:
19 November, 2011 at 11:54
Can we wait for the game to start before we get negative!
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Calm down FFS people are only giving an opinion!!!!
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Andre Blackman signs for Celtic.
Team, is, interesting….
But with all the injuries, it is ok, should be good enough
Another NL special when it comes to team selection.
Will he ever learn?
We need a CH to do a CH’s job.
Not stick in a CM that we hope can do the job.
Far too attack minded.
JF / GS / AS / GH for an away game.
The last time we were set up like this BTM got sacked.
Should have had CDR at RB.
AM at LB.
U19 at CH.
VW at CM / DM.
AS on the bench.
At least I can watch the game from behind the couch.
Tyre
12.30
It wouldn’t matter who was in the side today,its always hard up there,they will have to think about marking Sammy and Forrest,if Joe nBeram are on form and can pick out Hoops n Stokes we should be fine,chances must be taken.
New article thingy……. Chaps
Mr Strachan
Your the man
Mtt