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  1. Today, BBC Scotland accepted the Presenter of their BBC Radio Scotland programme, 'Off the Ball' committed a breach of standards. RAB(Rancid Auld Bigot) Cosgrove made an unacceptable claim about former Rangers skipper, Richard Gough. The Swedish born Scots international was not involved in the show when subjected to the Cosgrove assertion, "ah don't think Richard Gough was against apartheid". A listener complaint was upheld by the broadcaster because the comment gave the impression of being a personal attack on someone who did not have the opportunity of responding and, went beyond what would be considered acceptable in a programme of this kind.
  2. Apologies for the tardiness of reply. I have heard Packie relate his travels to and from Donegal on BBC Radio Scotland on a number of occasions. Apparently, the bus returned folks to all over the Irish county and regularly took white goods, carpets and on occasion, coffins. The BBC Alba thing is another PQ Sellik supporters project. Pat Bonner, Paul English, Lorraine McIntosh(wife of Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue), ................ etc get to over romanticise their Irish roots.
  3. I remember forty plus years past, Rangers signed a precocious teenage striker from Dundee, Ian Redford. It was a club record fee of £210,000 for the Perthshire lad, he had scored 35 goals in 80 appearances for the Dens Parkers. His second game for Rangers was at Ibrox against Partick Thistle and we started him at left back. Thus, the precedent having been set, Dessers should be our left fullback on Saturday when we face Hibs.
  4. I would have thought some aspiring Sub-Editor at the Edinburgh Evening News could not resist the headline : 'Hearts Go Radge over the Badge'.
  5. A couple of years past at the Rangers AGM, I thought a chap from Edinburgh asked a good question. He was mid thirties and told as a lad of travelling through to Ibrox on the supporters bus. His old man and other adults in the club bunged him a couple of quid and he entered the Rangers shop, knowing he could purchase a bar of Rangers chocolate and a club keyring. He reminded the Board that dozens of other children did likewise because a fiver got you a couple of items. He ended by stating there was nothing in the shop these days for under fifteen pounds, why? I have a couple of nephews and a niece, I want to give them all an Easter Egg. This morning I went over to Ibrox and was surprised and appalled they no longer stocked Easter Eggs and have no plans to do so in the future. I remember the shop used to stock a selection of Rangers themed eggs, the eggcitement of receiving a Rangers crested mug containing a choccy representation of warmth, shelter and, sustenance. We are playing Hibs at home on Saturday, the club should roll away the stone and resurrect the eggpectation of indulgence. There was an opportunity this week for the club to receive a bit of good publicity. The Orcadian shopkeeper that over ordered several hundred Easter Eggs on the island of Sanday was looking to offload. Bung the RNLI and take the eggs and get Broxi to hand them out pre-match. The receiving kids would have been eggstatic. We used to sing at this time of year : There is a green hill far away Without a city wall Where our dear Lord Was crucified He died to save us alllllllllllllllllllllll together now, the cry was no Easter Eggs. Sort it Rangers.
  6. Back in 2012, it was hard watching a Rangers team cast into the lower reaches of Scottish football. There were a few bright lights; Lee Wallace's commitment to the club, Barrie McKay's verve and, Lewis Macleod's determination to prove, 'there can be only one'. I thought Lewis shone brightest, undersold by David Somers for £900,000 and, two appalling knee injuries at Brentford saw the diminishing of what could have been a stellar career. He is only 30 years of age, I wish him every success as Rangers Academy Coach.
  7. Under the ancient laws of the game, first laid down in deepest, darkest Lanarkshire; Rio Hardy's third goal for Rangers should NOT have stood. It was a toebasher and toebashers do NOT count.
  8. I have decided I am all for the Green Party's all encompassing approach. I would have thought the 400 plus year old Union flag should be the way to go, the crosses of St Andrew, St Patrick and, St George are all incorporated. However, if we are going down the road of flying the Rainbow flag, the Pride flag, the Palestinian flag, the Pakistani flag, ............... etc; I demand the Skull and Crossbones be awarded similar status. Why are Pirates ignored? These guys have endured poor press for centuries, conditions were extremely harsh, the only comfort being rum, sodomy and, the lash. Sure, they indulged in the odd bit of rape and pillage but, only on high days and holidays. Glasgow City Council Convenor, Susan Baird should refrain from her Meatloaf obsession and allow us all to indulge our inner Black Pig. I want statues in George Square celebrating the contributions of Semen Stains, Master Bates and, Roger the rosey cheeked cabin boy. Inclusivity Loyal RSC.
  9. Last saw on the front seat next to the driver of the UB's TIFO depiction of a bus intent upon travelling to Dublin. Let's hope the Dublin Garda Siochana decide to confiscate and keep it?
  10. I thought the majority of Man U supporters came from Wiltshire.
  11. I believe it is a close run 'Cwying' contest between Paul John Dykes and Tony Angelino? Only Fools and Horses Loyal RSC.
  12. A Celtic State of Mind? These last couple of years I have highlighted the growing influence of the podcast, 'A Celtic State of Mind' enjoys within the PQ Gang Hut. It would be worth some Gersnet detective taking the time to source the monies behind this production and it's growing influence. The high production values are heavily influenced by Youtube's, Tiny Desk concerts. The Presenter is Kd Lang lookalike, Paul John Dykes and he has appeared on various BBC Scotland outlets these last few years promoting the establishment club. RAB Cosgrove praises ACSOM, it's approach and professional values. A former contributor, Amy Canavan has been a Gang Hut staffer for three years and finds it difficult to distinguish between presenting for the national broadcaster and lionising her green'n'grey hooped horror heroes. Remember, Beeb Scotland are always telling us, "we support every Scots club in Europe". Amy appeared on, 'the View from the Terrace' last year to tell of her and her family's delight at watching the Europa Cup final penalty shoot out culmination. Their Bonnyrigg home erupted in cheers as the Aaron Ramsey penalty was saved. The regular panelists on the show smiled widely as Amy evoked a warm memory. I believe it is what RAB Cosgrove refers to as, "cheeky rivalry"? Rangers supporters must be the wrong kind of Scots. This week, Amy presented two editions of BBC Scotland's, 'the Scottish Football Podcast'. Even as the wrong kind of Scots, we expect the national broadcaster's podcast to be accurate and objective. Amy's first attempt was on Monday and her guest was the epitome of Plastic Paddydom, Aiden McGeady. The Dens Park postponement was unfortunate but, more importantly ra Sellik were back where they belong on top of the Premiership. Tuesday had Amy talking about VAR blame culture and Scotland's involvement in the Euros. Her guest was Kevin McCluskie, described as a Hungarian football expert. This reminded me of Newsnight a dozen years past when during Rangers financial implosion, Angela Haggerty was introduced as, 'a Financial Expert". Of course, Angela's only qualification is an HND in Journalism from Cardonald College. Kevin McCluskie's expertise in the Magyars emanates from his regular appearances on the Celtic State of Mind. His real reason for appearing was VAR and the blame culture and, it is NOT ra Sellik's fault. No, no and, thrice no; Sellik are the vicTIMs. Amy and Kevin support Sellik speaking out after the ridiculous VAR calls at Tynecastle. The PQ gang Hut Producers set the topics(agendas) and they do not want Amy and Kevin screaming in the wilderness. On Monday and Tuesday, the main topics on A Celtic State of Mind were : Sellik right to speak out and Dermot Desmond and Peter must exert more influence. As License Fee payers, particularly for the wrong kind of Scots it is becoming harder to distinguish between the Youtube podcast and the national broadcaster podcast, "new VAR officials must satisfy the criteria of having been a Rangers season ticket holder or are wanting to become a Rangers season ticket holder". My favourite was, "as Celtic fans we attempt to be as balanced on a subject as we can". This Masonic/Orange conspiracy thing is incredibly inefficient : Sellik have secured 12 titles in 13 seasons, a quadruple Treble, more penalties, least cautions, least red cards, titles awarded mid pandemic, ........ etc. Constantly articulating victimhood by utilising pseudo intellectual rhetoric is the true Sellik state of mind whether, it is on Youtube or the national broadcaster.
  13. This morning, I clicked open the link for the on line Herald and find the recently resigned Scottish Minister for Health, Michael Matheson has been submitting sick lines these last several weeks. After attempting to defraud the Scottish Parliament to the tune of £11,000 by claiming expenses run up watching Sellik on his Government issued i-pad during a family holiday in Morocco, he resigned on the 7th February. He has fail failed to attend Holyrood and fail failed to vote on Parliamentary business since that date. As stated, he has been submitting sick lines. Last week, we found out Matheson had been found guilty on the three counts by the all party Disciplinary Committee. We await another all party committee passing sentence on dearest Michael but, it is accepted he will have to submit another resignation, this time as MSP for Falkirk. Just like Derek MacKay and Margaret Ferrier before him, he is deliberately delaying the inevitable to beyond the 10th April. The date is important for two reasons, an increase in salary and a considerable boost in personal pension fund. Remember, as Humza has said, "Michael is a man of integrity".
  14. Fifty years past, I attended the Manchester United v Rangers friendly at Old Trafford. It was a hastily arranged friendly because both clubs had been knocked out of their respective national cup competition. Rangers had succumbed 0-3 at Ibrox's first Sunday fixture in February whereas, Man U fell at home to Ipswich Town 0-1. Both Scottish Cup and FA Cup quarter-finals day was Saturday the 9th of March and both clubs had free Saturdays. Tensions had been raised by Lou Macari, he sold a piece to the News of the World saying he had always enjoyed facing Rangers as a Sellik player. He explained that his win bonus was placed at the Bookies before old firm games such was the confidence of victory. The Strathclyde Uni Union mini bus was an 18 seater, 28 travelled and, 22 returned. The attendance was given as 25,000 but, I suspect it was several thousand higher because the Rangers support walked in over the demolished exit gate. Start to finish, the game was, 'a bottle party'. It was a typical early 70s game, lots of running fights including on the pitch. Rangers won 2-3, our scorers were Greig, Johnstone and, Parlane. The winning goal was a King of Ibrox Park penalty, as Derek hit the net a few hundred fans from either side were on the turf swapping punches. When we returned to the bus, both back door windows had been panned. I remember this proved fortunate as the lad who had purchased a match programme, ripped off the front cover and lobbed it through the gaping aperture. The reason being a portrait of Lou Macari was on the front cover. Sincerely, I hope all Bears have a happier day at Murrayfield.
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