“The best hope for the Scottish game? It’s in the activity the fans bring to bear on big organisations.”
“Fans don’t realise yet how much change they can bring about”.
Not the words of a blogger-agitator, the words of out-going SCFL chairman, Ralph Topping, trying to incite fans to revolt against TV companies. In the same valedictory interview to The Scotsman, Topping acknowledged the mobilisation of fans against governance standards at the SPFL, but turned his face to the fans.
The man has been in office for 8 years but has been a virtual recluse as far as the paying public are concerned. Now we know why, he has no filter or self-awareness.
Not good enough, Mr Topping. You have failed to answer any of the pertinent questions (here) and despite the game being brought into significant disrepute during your tenure, you have now briefed the press that you intend to ignore Celtic’s request that matters are reviewed.
If you want to incite a revolt from football fans, you are on track. We’ll do what we can, I promise.
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IMATIM
Condolences.
RIP Alan.
HH
IMATIM WANTS JUSTICE AND THE TITLES TO BE STRIPPED FROM THE CHEATS
Condolences on the loss of your brother, RIP Alan.
BIG-CUP-WINNERS on 17TH JULY 2017 1:57 PM
The central scrutiniser
Good post.
I’m not aware of any, any action planned.
Plenty bumping their keyboards of course. But in the real world nowt.
Football supporters should be planning their campaigns just now. .
100 % in agreement.Boycotts of all League Cup,Scottish Cup games.To start with.Its not that hard.
IMATIM…
Sorry to read of your loss.Condolences to you and your loved ones and I hope you all find the strength to get through.
May Alan RIP.
YNWA
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
Very grateful for that. Desolation Row is one of my faves from His Godness
Three minutes shorter than the original,I think. A few verses forgotten,but since I struggle to remember yesterday,who am I to complain?
I’ve forwarded it to JIMBO67 whose gratitude will be winging its way to you.
Iamatim
My condolences, a sad day…may your brother Alan rest in peace
You never walk alone
NB
My feeling is that the rest of Scottish football want this to go away, as for acussing CFC of doing nothing?, last time I looked and I kind of keep up to date with this story, CFC have been the ONLY club in the country to officially come out with a statement,
But as usual some just can’t wait to put the boot in to our custodians at Celtic Park, I’m happy with the way CFC are playing this one, the balls in the SPFL court, they’ve said nothing official yet, but they are going to have to soon, until then, ill bide my time and be cool, but that’s just me, the rest of you fill your boots.:))
CORKCELT
I don’t understand that method,matchplay or strokelpay otherwise I’m confused.
My Dad loves his golf though. He once got drawn against a defrocked priest and wanted to scratch as he is the reason I don’t attend The Church. Shopped me to my Mum for stealing the last Kitkat when I was 14,summat styoooopit like that.
He was talked into playingbut his concentration was zilch.
Fomer priest has a short putt on the seventeenth to go dormie one and…
It rimmed the hole and just lipped out.
My Dad said-“If you’d have stuck to your old job,that would have gone in!”
No prizes for guessing ng who won the next hole…
IMATIM
Sincere condolence for your loss
RIP Alan
Will be in my prayers
CORKCELT on 17TH JULY 2017 1:43 PM,
Some comeback that.I played in a Stableford comp a few moons ago,when I was playing of 20.I was playing at at my mates club,so a stranger.Played the round of my life,got 3rd place.When I went up to collect my prize,you could have heard a pin drop,apart from the odd”20 my @rse”,from the regulars.
IMATIM
So sorry for your loss mate.
IMATIM
Prayer said for your brother Alan.
May he rest in peace.
IMATIM WANTS JUSTICE AND THE TITLES TO BE STRIPPED FROM THE CHEATS on 17TH JULY 2017 1:58 PM
May perpetual light shine upon your brother.
Tony
Hope you are right – but the clock is ticking
IMATIM
Sincere condolences to all.
R I P Alan.
CORKIE !!!
What an achiement ..at 70years of age and you remembered you were playing golf this morning :))
Well done aul yin .
WHAT IS THE STARS on 17TH JULY 2017 1:55 PM
Golf Out !!!!
A very big wide Smiley.
Imatim
RIP Alan, condolences to you and your family
Right.A nice new haircut this morning,so aff noo to top up the old bronzy.Get that Adonis look back.
A wee bit peely wally since that “Devil Dug”had a go.
Corkcelt
Whit next? Should we expect to see you at Lennoxtown this season:)
HH
Corkcelt
Did that round qualify you for the Open?
moveovermcilroyCSC
Corkcelt
That is astonishing. If I am reading/adding correctly, you had TEN Birdies and TWO Eagles on those twelve holes !!
( Nett, I know, but still astonishing.).
Couldn`t have happened to a nicer bloke either. Well done.
JJ
Imatim
Sorry for your loss , a wee prayer will be offered later
R.I.P Alan .
Condolences to Imatim on the death of his beloved brother
THE CENTRAL SCRUTNIISER
I agree that action other than posting on a blog is the way forward. For all others who feel this way, here is Celtic`s Supporters Liaison Officer`s email address:
jptaylor@celticfc.co.uk
Remember, as Tony Donnelly67 pointed out, Celtic is the only club in Scotland who have made any comment on this massive issue.
JJ
Cheerio for now,
JJ
Jim, I had 3 birdies & 6 pars & 3 bogies. I had a shot on very hole & 2 shots on index one & two.
I lipped out on 2 holes & missed from 4 feet on another.
very = every
Imatim, many condolences , R.I.P Alan.
Imatim
Sincere condolences on the loss of your brother..
May you and you family find comfort and strength in each other at this sad time.
SP
I’m a bit puzzled, is this the ‘big news’ TWC promised? Or is there more to come? I wont hold my breath. its hardly even an Article given its brevity.
Sod it, its sunny, away to lie out the back.
Oh, The Central Scrutiniser, well said.
IMATIM- condolences HH
Apply the rules, no more, no less.
Mark my words the rancid Rotten mob under the guise of the Belfast Rotten mob will be out to cause as much trouble as they can on and off the park to get Celtic put out of Europe by UEFA .
The fix is in ! Prior to the game last week all the views expressed by The Hun hoards interviewed was Celtic fans were on their final warning with another incident provoking action from UEFA .
I fully expect more missiles and provocation from their end hoping for an abandonment of the game with Celtic kicked out of Europe for at least three years.
The media in Scotland would blame us and our stewardship of the game.
This is the only way now left open to the establishment to get the gap closed.
I believe on the basis of past and recent events that dark forces are conspiring and attempting to destablise our club to benefit some zombie reincarnation for the diseased hordes to acclaim again as the best in their world !!
Rant over but I’m not far from the truth.
Would have preferred none of that mob were given tickets for Celtic Park at all !!
Keep the head Bhoys please don’t give them what they want !! Our club and fans tarnished
Like their Manchester Debacle.
IMATIM
Thoughts with you and yours at this time.
Alan R.I.P
engerland bowled out for 133 – lost to SA by 344 runs
Dear Glesga polis,
Did you notice the gear your psni partners wore on friday last.
Riot shields,
Supported helmets,
Reinforced uniform padding,
Batons drawn,
Are you prepared after watchin on friday?
Jus wonderin
HH