There is a bit of debate in the press today, echoing some online chat, about whether Scotland should continue with its ineffective implementation of VAR. VAR was disastrously implemented in late 2022, was relaunched with more acceptable guidance after the World Cup in December of that year, but has been plagued by poor technology, slow decision-making, and inconsistencies.
Some of the above items are nothing to do with poor standards. Slow decision-making than elsewhere is a factor or cheaper technology. If we want improvements, we will have to pay for more cameras and better tech. This is not a budget buster and could be implemented next season, if Premiership clubs are prepared to pay a tad for it.
Crawford Allan, who was responsible for the implementation of VAR, will be gone by the start of the new season. He should not be the only one out of the door. Fresh talent is needed, even if we need to import it from a more experienced environment abroad.
Our referees want VAR because without it the pathway to Uefa and Fifa competitions will be closed to them. They will resist a talent import but it is not their game to control and there is no shame is admitting we are a small pond with limited experience and talent. Our top clubs say as much each transfer window.
Any change that hopes to improve VAR from this point is going to cost clubs money. My fear is that stasis has set in at both the SFA and many top-flight clubs. Would the likes of Aberdeen, one of our richer clubs, really vote to spend more money to improve the product? Here is a £1 deposit casino, offering a budget-friendly option for those seeking entertainment.
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Clunks,
Totally agree.
In fact anyone who choses to open their ears and eyes will see it.
TikTok is not the enemy within.
It’s all about control and controlling what we watch.
PS : My old ZTE phone was far superior to my current Samsung. It picked up where others couldn’t.
My huwaei phone was head and shoulders above all the apple and samsung phones I owned
And only cost £150
I still miss it
If it was just about control- why only Tik Tok?
Why not control all of them- Facebook, X , Snapchat, Instagram etc;
They can all spread disinformation.
The more plausible conclusion, in the absence of direct evidence, it is either
a) An attempt to deter Chinese espionage or
b) AN attempt to deter Chinese domination of the market
But it’s definitely more to do with the Chinese than social control.
What have you lost when you lose Tik Tok?
You can get dancing kittens anywhere.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBoIT5FMkfQ
SFTB
It neither
a) An attempt to deter Chinese espionage or
b) An attempt to deter Chinese domination of the market
It more to do with control
As in control over what information is allowed to be broadcast
As we saw over covid when the post went against whatever rules, then it was flagged with a giant misinformation thing
Its the ability to control what is allowed and what should be censored that is the issue
Not dancing cats lol
Wonder what Abadas Israeli former lying c*nt of a manager thinks of this ….
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/3/11/israel-war-on-gaza-bombing-palestine-footballer-mohammed-barakat-killed
Clunks
not to mention the money to be made by any Yanks taking control of Tik Tok…
You can get disinformation on Facebook, X , Trump Social and reddit.
Plenty of it and little appetite to control it.
Greenpinata @8:11
TikTok is a media platform of choice for many. It shows topical issues that the MSM would never dare cover.
That is why establishments do not like it.
It’s all about control and if you have been reading the room it comes as no surprise.
Be wary be very wary.
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I’d be interested on your thoughts on this potential banning.
I’m of the opinion that phones etc give people access to loads/all your info – held on your phone or whatever – if you can get into it.
Lots of apps are willing to share this info and we now have to tick a ‘share cookies’ box.
A book I read a few years ago written about 10 years before said Dictionary.com had about 1-200 cookies – 1-200 odd businesses who had your info and could use it as they wanted or sell it as they wanted.
10 or so years later a company who are (imho) at least partly owned by the Chinese government is on a massive percentage of the American public’s phone.
What’s your thoughts?
MAJESTIC HARTSON
All of our phones, laptops, ipads etc sell our info data and location
Why does it make a difference whether its uk/usa based with iphones and windows or chinese based with huawei or whatever
We , when we sign in and accept the terms are accepting that our data is gona get sold
control the data
control the response
control the peoples
any minute that cuck 418 is gona appear with a george galloway video
Who, lets be honest, looks so ill – sovery ill
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BANKIEBHOY1 on 25TH MARCH 2024 4:59 PM
Sorry to read about WDH…………..
an Aul Haun………………
HHCQN
Nice one Bankiebhoy👏👏👍
We’ve sold the jerseys
https://celtsarehere.com/celtic-breaks-into-top-20-european-football-clubs-for-shirt-sales-in-calendar-year/
Sftb
Nae wunner,soon we will have the ‘weekly’ tap :-)
Clunks,
I hope you can fill in any gaps of my knowledge as I’m not very tech savvy.
I remember about 15 years ago a scientist for Hotpoint, or similar saying their biggest issue was China stealing their knowledge and reproducing it at a fraction of the most.
It reminded me of an ‘article’ in The Sun (I know) showing products from the west that had almost identical Chinese versions. The Rolls Royce looked a bit boxy but was decent.
If it’s true that the Chinese government wants ownership of a part of every company, the difference in a UK company – Celtic, B&Q, Asda – gaining access to your usage rather that the Chinese government is pretty big
From sftb post 12.16
In an extraordinary achievement for Scottish football, Celtic FC has catapulted into the elite circle of the top 20 football clubs worldwide in terms of shirt sales for the year 2023. This remarkable feat is not just a testament to the club’s massive fanbase but also highlights the successful merchandise partnership with Adidas. Celtic’s inclusion in this prestigious list marks a milestone, showcasing the club’s global appeal and the thriving relationship with its kit manufacturer.
Celtic’s journey to the top echelons of global merchandise sales has been nothing short of spectacular. With €34 million in shirt sales, the club has outperformed numerous football giants and has become the only Scottish club to make it to the list. [ESPN]
Since the inception of their partnership in 2020, Adidas and Celtic have set new standards in football merchandise, blending innovative designs with the club’s rich heritage. The 2023 milestone is perhaps the best testament to what has been described as Celtic’s most fruitful merchandise partnership.
Celtic finds itself in illustrious company, rubbing shoulders with football’s elite in the merchandise sales league. The list is topped by Barcelona, with sales amounting to €179 million, followed closely by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Notably, Celtic’s inclusion signifies its status not just within Scottish football but on the global stage, being among renowned clubs from the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, and beyond.
The bhoys’ significant achievement underscores the club’s position as having the largest fanbase in Scotland,. The iconic green and white hoops have become more than just a team uniform; they are a symbol of pride and history that fans around the world recognise.
The mutual benefits from this collaboration between Adidas and Celtic have been evident, raising anticipation about the potential renewal of their agreement. Although there has been no news on that front as of yet.
HH
Celticnooznoo is as big a gleaner as cqn.
:-)
I’ve realised I’m not very succinct (ever) and I’m a slow typer on my phone, so I’ll leave it at that 😂
SFTB,
Facebook is so vetted and regulated that you can’t even use the word hun without incurring a ban.
Twitter or X is moderated by Elon Musk. It is less transparent, less reliable, less friendly and less credible.
TikTok is a different ballgame and the authorities don’t like it.
They want to ban TikTok but import thousands of electronic devices or car parts into the country. There is a far greater chance of data theft via electronic devices and servers than reading or posting on TikTok.
TikTok is not the Elephant in the room that the establishment would have us believe.
It’s true: You can fool all of the people some of the time, ( As has been proven ) but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.
HH.
Coonsil telly watch
Scotland vs 6county stateen,is on the telly
Beeb scotland 7.30 ish k.o 7.45
Inglin vs Beljum Channel4 7.45 k.o.
HH
Gp
Thiktok is monitered too.
HH
Gp
Look around your room,most,if not all of the needless products we consume are made,or parts therein in China,its capitalism at work.
HH
MAJESTIC HARTSON
Its now no longer a war on producing your products cheaper
Its a war on data
and who has enough data that they can predict what their enemy/friend/ally will do before they do it
With enough data you will rule the world
.MAJESTIC HARTSON on 25TH MARCH 2024 11:41 PM
My thoughts on Western governments, especially the UK and US banning TikTok reminds me of a giant squirrel.
EG: The Chinese state owned company Cnooc own one of the biggest, if not the biggest producer in the UK North Sea. So big that the Buzzard complex had to notify the Chancellor prior to any planned shutdown.
In fact Buzzard phase 2 has commenced production in the last few years.
State owned Chinese company Petroineos currently own the huge Grangemouth oil refinery.
And yet they discuss banning big bad TikTok .
There is no logical rationale bar media control.
Cheers and HH.
AT,
The USA and its friends have flung their toys out of the pram as TikToc is unique and not owned by American companies.
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter ( X ) , Snapchat, YouTube all US founded companies.
HH.
Your begining to click Gp,in free market capitalism there are no barriers to trade,chinese capital(in origin) is all around us,and in a free market it can come and go freely with profits too.
HH
Media Control is not a logical conclusion.
What disinformation was available on Tik Tok that you feel you will now lose.
You can find the anti-vaxx stuff, porn, violence, racism, drug dealing everywhere on X, Trump Social and sub-reddits.
Nobody’s unbending yir bananas
Nobody’s controlling the internet anymore than they’re controlling capitalism.
We can’t even keep 418’s racism off CQN
Gp 1.03
True all founded in US
But
Who underwrites US $trillion deficit
One guess?
HH
SFTB
Heh listen u ah voteed fur Brexit coz ma bananurz wur gonnae be straightened out.
Takin back control N stoapin boats as well as bendin it like bananas
Ps world fitbaw phonein radio5live
HH
Greenpinata,
I’m assuming any oil produced by China here or elsewhere isn’t sending information back to China as to where each car has been driven and with who in it. Seems it’s a bit different to each phone with it’s own tracking device, camera etc having a snooping app
SFTB
418 and his tribe have not appeared
Most interesting you use him to make your point…
In your last line as well
Make the rest of your nonsense obsolete
Why would you do that?
MH
Repatriating the profits is the main thing.
Wars,skirmishes start if thats not allowed
The data(cookie tick) profile can be built up of you,your habits,likes,dislikes,here in the west we like to imply your data wont be used without permission,it is overtly or covertly,no system is secure.no firewall impenetrable imo.none of those tech companies are islands,and there is still massive growth in users in both China and india(usually where western capitalism outsources its production to as its cheaper to make there.
HH
Clunks
Disagree with you re 418.they are around.
Its the grifter groupie club at times
HH
MAJESTIC HARTSON on 26TH MARCH 2024 1:17 AM
China has a >30% share of Hinckley Point C.
We let them invest and control Banking companies, Water, Nuclear, Chemical, Energy et etc but we run scared of TikTok.
Why ? : to reiterate there is only one logical conclusion. Ie Media Control.
HH.