It was theoretically possible someone could have bid for Rangers today but it was always more likely that interim-managers, Duff and Phelps, would get offers that were dependent on a remarkably positive upside.
Sure, if HRMC get their bums handed to them on a plate by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT), Craig Whyte decides to tear up his security on Ibrox and Ticketus forget where they put the contract of sale for the next three years season tickets, even I’d bid for them. Not much, though, I’m only interested in Waitrose Park out at Milngavie.
There is nothing Duff and Phelps can do about the FTT but wait for the verdict. It might report in their favour. If so, it’s game on and they will surely invite offers for sale again, until then, they will have to shuffle paper and look busy.
No one has been able to shift Craig Whyte’s security or offered to buy Ibrox from him, so he is the only real bidder for Rangers and I don’t think he even bid today. Our old friend Game Theory would have us busy planning for a scenario when he exercises his power in this game. Ostracising him might encourage him to walk away, or it might force him to dig his heels in.
Game Theory would also suggest we don’t play poker when we know the other guy has four aces, they don’t often walk away.
Pay the man or find a way of telling yourself he’s not that bad after all.
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Sevill67
In what ways did they sink to new depths mate?
Great start to the sporting weekend. That’s one of the few times I’ve watched a full match and what a disgusting songbook from their support.
Apart from the usual loyalist garbage, Jock Stein was abused, Andy Walker’s wife was chanted about, the Famine song reappeared, Bobby Sands was repeatedly chanted about and we’re all Fenian B’s.
I’m an unrepentant one!
“We don’t need no stinkin’ Rangers!” It would certainly clean up the Scottish game.
What was chico dungs big story then?
ali mistake, slip on clyde 1.lol
KLV
hamiltontim,
I don’t know if the story is true – but it does seem odd he doesn’t even get on the park when they are so short of players.
hamiltontim
Rankin OG
No doubt a “squiggler”
SuperSutton on 17 March, 2012 at 14:49 said:
Houston talking about Rangers “young team”
In my day the ‘Young Team’ was the neighbourhood thugs and hooligans.
Havent given it much thought about Celtic winning title at ipox says the bold mcmoist, sure you havent swally sure you havent GIRFUY!!
Russell agent is a big Celtic fan. They were both gutted.when the.deal did not go through in Jan.
United fans were singing:
Rangers til July
You’re Rangers til July
You know you are
You know you are
You’re Rangers til July.
Quality
was the bid too low for russell?
KLv
Sally is an utter buffoon! What universe is he in?!
He believes thuggery is “a good performance”.
He is immune to reality.
He also exhibits subliminal menace re. the 25th.
Hope me having a ticket for Ibrox next week is not going to deprive any CQNr the opportunity of going to the game and thereafter to come rushing on here to tell everyone of his shock and horror because of what the Huns were singing
Ps Celtic have a final to play tomorrow before going anywhere near Ibrox please discuss
Thought United were awful today and very lucky to win, the Huns were all effort and Aluko apart zero skill, 2 poor teams and not a great advert for Scottish football, still, always good to see the Huns get gubbed.
First half Rangers fans stated singing Andy Walker you’re a W****er.
Soon followed by Andy Walkers wife’s a Wh**e.
Morons.
Seville67
That chant needs pinched for next weekend for sure
yeah, big game for the tempers next week. remember the rules, they foul 4 times for a yellow and we foul once, so we are in for a tough game and no football will be played at all, so Neil will go big for next week to scrap a 1-0 and no one killed.
KLV
Happy St Patricks Day to one and all.
For the horsey people on here: Three or four years ago, in the last race of the last day at Cheltenham, J P McManus had two horses in the race. One was priced at 6 or 7 to one. The other 50/1. I backed the favoured horse and the 50/1 shot duly romped in. It was later revealed that McManus had fifty grand each way on it. I was as sick as the proverbial Skegness donkey at the Glasgow Fayre.
I missed Cheltenham almost completely this year but did manage to get to a Bookies for the last race yesterday. Lo and behold, J P McManus had two horses in the race – Kid Cassidy at 4/1 (with McCoy on board) and Belvano at 20/1.
Remembering what happened a few years ago, I stuck £20 on the outsider, Belvano. It duly romped home at a canter. J P McManus, very sneaky!
Does anyone know how much jelly and ice cream you can get for £400 ?
celtic *o* lennon on 17 March, 2012 at 14:51 said:
What was chico dungs big story then?
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Something about the huns’ lawyers making enquires about buying over St Mirren post liquido.
Seville67 – Ta
Gordon_j
I heard this a while back it just seems strange to me to give him a bench place if its indeed true.
They are dying on the pitch as well as off it, the club that just keeps giving- us laughs.
It plain to see that this management malarky is not for the fat tea boy, I had to laugh when the commentator says the goal came about because of mcmoist clever substitution, if I was a Hun I would be asking why he played a youngster at a difficult away venue, instead of an experienced player like aluko.
If that’s the team we play next week we will hammer thems, my only concearn would be thems damaging one of our players with their agricultural style of fitba.
Only aluko and davis look as though they would trouble us.
I realise there may not be answer to this question but would Duff and Fudd be able to pay out a win bonus in the unlikely event of a huns win?
HH
Bobby Evans Superstar on 17 March, 2012 at 14:51 said:
Seville67 on 17 March, 2012 at 14:48
S67Just logged in. What’s that about Andy Walker & his wife?
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huns singing AW’s wife’s a whore, SCUM.
Mickybhoy1888
What gives you the right to dictate what’s discussed on here?
If you have a point to make then make it and see if anyone engages you. That’s how a blog works.
Seventyxseven – 24 hours late with that story mate – nice win though.
celtic *o* lennon
on 17 March, 2012 at 14:53
said:
Havent given it much thought about Celtic winning title at ipox says the bold mcmoist, …
Aye that’s because he can’t even think about it…how lovely a hurting hun.
A hail glorious St. Patrick’s day to you and all Celtic fans.
BTW, this is a part of Scottish culture Alex Salmond doesn’t want to lose!!!
….PFayr on 17 March, 2012 at 14:42 said:
I think the quiz show host will be regretting his “We don’t do walking away” line in a couple of weeks.
Another couple of defeats and I think that the only way he could retain his credibility and status amongst the support would be to hold his hands up and step down for the good of the club. Only, he can’t now after his “iconic line”! They won’t sack him either so he will be left to stew.
Unless he changes it to “We don’t do walking away unless it’s for the good of the club”.
Off field issues have undoubtedly made his job tougher. It would be silly to claim otherwise. But compared to what Lennon was subjected to off the park last season (and this season with the ongoing trial) it has been a breeze.
No amount of victories on the “What happened next?” round can prepare someone for professional football management. His players know that and the brighter Rangers fans know that.
I’m happy to see him squirm though now that he has closed his escape route!
Okay….I’m no legal eagle,but wasn’t there some dodgy legislation passed in the Scottish Parliament recently,supposed to apply to ALL teams? In the light of that,should Rankers not be getting a visit from the police re. their numerous illegal chants today. Or is it true that they ARE actually totally above & beyond the law? I’m only askin’,like…
Smashing day up the street in Coatbridge. A very big turnout.
SPF
I’ve forgotten all about Rabiu Ibrahim, – anyone have an update on why he’s not been in the picture?
Moonbhoys
I would have posted about the horse but have been abroad all last week and had no access to compuechter. Sorry, bhoys.
I am trying to stay in today and all I’m hearing about is Coatbridge and Merchant City..
I going to flounce…….
for a wee while anyway…
reilly1926 on 17 March, 2012 at 14:57 said:
I take it chico was almost orgasmic reporting this lol
BT
Not long back from Edinburgh, debating whether to head oot :-)
The Huns will be playing as if there very lives depended on it next week, driven on by elbows and Davis from the middle, it won’t be pretty and if we’re not up for a fight we could get caught out. Personally I’d be happy with no injuries and a draw so we could have a giant party at Celtic park.
Mickybhoy1888
Depends what end your ticket is for…