26th of foot

Oh, here we go. The man that walked the backstreets of Baghdad barrels into the fray. We should begin a checklist of the usual interested parties : Ill Phil, Angela Haggerty, Mad Joe O'Rourke, Hugh Keevins, Hugh MacDonald, Glenn Gibbons(I know he's pan bread, but Doris Stokes can contact him for reaction), Gerry Hassan, Cardinal O'Brien, and Elaine C(furra Sellik)Smith. Tom English, Cosgrove, Michael Stewart, Richard Gordon, and Chris McLaughlin have already trapped. Peter will be telling Paul Quigley this is a three line whip, ensure all the compliant ones turn the Rangers hatred up to eleven. Who will be the first elected politician to bow to the wishes of Peter the Grate?

I am abroad at the mo', thus difficult to keep abreast of everything. As often discussed on these means, BBC Scotland highlights do not play out with the country. I understand from print references that Broonaldo flicked a kick at the head of a prone Acas player on Friday night? Further, I believe BT highlighted the incident, discussed it, and concluded it was worthy of the attention of the Compliance Officer. Did BBC Scotland's Sportscene do likewise? After last season's Brown/Boyce affair at Dingwall, I have no confidence in the Compliance Officer. Given that most of the compliant media and Rogers himself in his immediate match interview, admitted Brown's side-on lunge, the flat of the boot striking the standing leg of Boyce, was a legitimate straight red. When it was realised he was out of both up coming old firm games, Brendan demanded his availability, and the Compliance Officer became the Compliant Officer. I note the newspaper that continues to have a commercial relationship with ra Sellik , has run interference with it's Bruno Alves, 'I expect to be sent off' story. Oh, and the game against Thistle; I expect Morelos to be scrutinised to the nth degree for CO action

Apparently, Graham Spiers finds it most erotic!

There was a poll last December of 129 MSPs, all asked their favourite band, colour, football team, film, ...... etc. Only one of 129 said Rangers, Tory MSP, Murdo Fraser. Thirteen MSPs claimed to support Partick Thistle.

Anyone got links to yesterday's goals? Muchas Gracias in advance.

Although, still in Galicia; I listened to BBC Radio Scotland yesterday and the above by Tom English is pretty much a precis of commentary from the usual suspects. Fair play to Tam Cowan, when Chris McLaughlin began, "this is not about Rangers .....". Cowan intervened and said, "it'a all about Rangers". Later Sportsnews began with Gollum starting with, "Scottish football governance .....". Cosgrove referenced the 70,000 supporters who have signed the petition and backed McLaughlin's, "this is not about Rangers". Why don't we begin another opposite petition and Cosgrove will support the supporters' voices? Cowan did not back down, he claimed none of his 'Well supporting mates are interested, let alone continually discuss the topic. Cosgrove sounded disgusted with this intervention, his mates discuss nothing other. At two O'Clock, Richard Gordon led a full thirty minute discussion involving Tom English, Michael Stewart, and Chris McLaughlin; a balanced panel I'm sure you will agree? There was full backing for Lawwell's robust language, Regan is incompetent(who appointed his old work mate from Coors), and the SPFL should go ahead and hold their own inquiry anyways. Tom English ended with, "Celtic are showing leadership and it's up to fan pressure to ensure other clubs follow that lead". McLaughlin then revealed there was NO appetite among any of the other clubs to revisit the topic, although he claimed they were all incandescent at Regan's usage "no desire to rake over old coals". Rangers and Rangers supporters sensitivities were not represented. Chick Young was covering yesterday's game at Ibrox(ie watching Rangers TV), he echoed Tam Cowan's earlier contributions and told Tom English that smaller clubs would want to know how much such an independent review would cost? Tom did not answer. Further, he asked English, "would this be an end to it"? Again, Tom was more interested in rallying the troops, a phrase he uttered.Once again, where is Richard Wilson? In the coming week, Rangers should respond to Lawwell's robust language by agreeing to a review when ra Sellik embark on their much hyped post season tour of Japan.

I thought his Bhoy in Corduroy period was responsible for a couple of real lows, both his obituaries of Jock Wallace and Davie Cooper. Of course, his mitigation in those days was have Kevin McKenna as a Sports Editor. Now, living as the Laird of Dunlop and being the Big Cheese to be seen taking both his boys to ra Stydome, he is anxious to be noted continuing to flash his Rangers hating credentials. Graham will tell you of MON's first season and ra Sellik demanding a group of a dozen journos in both print and broadcast media strictly adhere to the party line. Those dozen were rewarded at the end of that treble winning season with a slap-up at One Devonshire Gardens, including Graham. I wonder if Graham received an invitation to last season's hoolie, or does the Royal Mail find difficulty delivering to the wilds of Ayrshire? We should be told.

Whatever happened to the clown arrested in the wake of the Hibs game at ibrox? He threatened Lennon on social media, "something has to be done about that sectarian term", followed by a suggestion of shooting. He was lifted in Paisley and was due to appear in the Sheriff Court, but was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital with stomach cramps, last heard he spent four days in the infirmary. He had the most unlikely name, 'Sean Collins Cowan'. I was wondering if his apprehension had turned out to awkward and inconvenient?

I am out of the country until near the month's end, but willing to do the Acas game on Saturday 30th September?

I am at the end of a week amid the coastal craggy majesty of Galicia. I have returned from a lunch of sardines, washed down by a bottle of the marvelous local Albarinho. I sit on a balcony with a glass of digestif(a coffee, brandy, botanical enthused affair). I am Zen like. Then, I clicked on to Gersnet, and read this pysh. I have sympathy with MOH, I do not think he has been given a fair crack. It seemed to me, we did not know where to start him. I don't mean his position in the starting team/formation; I mean in each phase of play, particularly at Ibrox. He should have been square/just behind the ball, starting his run into space when the telling pass was to be made. Warburton signed him on the back of an excellent performance for St Johnstone at the stadium, he is not the first Rangers boss to do so. It appeared he had no idea how or where to play him. On saying this, I feel MOH knows he is pushing at an open door and is working a, "constructive dismissal". BBC Scotland's Rangers-Hater-in-Chief, and big BIG Saintee, Stuart Cosgrove told the listenership last week that Pedro's comments were, "constructive dismissal". All this Rangers must meet the Hearts fair asking price for Jamie Walker will be quietly forgotten, along with MOH's lack of professionalism(remember, he refused to trap for an under 20s game). It's a case of kick the open door off it's frame and lever MOH out of Ibrox for a peppercorn fee. Now, it should be noted that Cosgrove has previous in utilising public broadcast time and money to promote both self and attached company interest. He did a twenty minute walk through/talk through with Channel 4 asset, Alex Thomson after his tweet of 'Rangers don't do walking away'; a cartoon of John Greig's Ibrox Disaster memorial statue leaping from it's plimth and striding down Edmiston Drive. Senior Channel 4 Executive, Stuart Cosgrove protected the companies share price and reputation by leading Thomson in a presentation of, 'ah didnae kno whit ah wis daing'. In that following week, Thomson did two articles on Rangers, where he described Rangers supporters as, "Daleks". Cosgrove is a shareholder, season ticket holder, and considerable sponsorship investor at St Johnstone. He has already broadcast twice on BBC Scotland that Caixinha is, "an expensively imported dud". He should not be allowed to advance his preferred prejudice without full disclosure. As for MOH, he should be reminded who pays his wages and his lack of professionalism whilst at Rangers. I should mention local favourites, la Coruna have been habitual languishers at the bottom of la Liga, these last few seasons. In conversation with a couple of locals last evening, I suggested they needed the world reknowned panacea, 'Brendan' to sort them out. The reply was, 'que'? I explained the definitive Brendan and was told they wanted no one from ra Sellik(too much like their main rivals, Celta Vigo) and their memory of Brendan was his failure at Liverpool despite spending gazillions. Another glass of digestif beckons.

My grandfather swore Neilly Gibson was better than Baxter.

I attended the last time we played AZ in the UEFA Cup, a lovely Dutch cheese town. Cobbled thoroughfares, canals, converted warehouses, ..... lots of character. The ground was a tip, although I believe they moved to a new purpose built affair soon after? Oh, it was early December and the typical Dutch Black Peter thing was being played out in the main square. Surprising, I thought the EU would have been draconian about anyone blacking up, a la black and white minstrels? Surreal, and we lost 1-zip.

Michael O'Halloran was the thread running through BBC Scotland's coverage today. The usual suspects achieved the following consensus : 1. Michael was NEVER given a real chance at Rangers. Now, it was Richard Gordon and fellow Dandy Dons that proposed this, the Jambo contingent agreed. Maybe, Kenny McLean and Jamie Walker being mentioned as Rangers targets has stimulated such a conclusion? I have sympathy with O'Halloran's plight, but is it true he has not been provided opportunity? 2. Tom English cannot fathom why Pedro made the statement, there is no advantage to the club. I agree with Tom's conclusion; although, a bit of much needed balance would have ensued if Tom had mentioned O'Halloran's indiscipline in failing to trap for an under 20s match. This particular fact has disappeared from BBC Scotland's collective memory. 3. Stuart Cosgrove thinks Pedro's statement was, "constructive dismissal"! BBC Scotland hope to find a Rangers supporter soonest to lend some objectivity to debates. As soon as they find one good enough, he/she will be appointed.

I believe being an American with an Australian accent, holding anti-semitic and misogynistic views, is the way to succeed in the Braveheart world? Oh, and lots of blue woad.

Five, including the first ever European Super Cup between Rangers and Ajax(two legged), lost 3-6.

No, no, and thrice no. It was Dublin Bay Prawn sandwich brigade on Dublin Bay prawn sandwich brigade. Who can forget ra Sellik projecting their famed dignity and integrity in 2001? They threw Scottish farmers under a bus at the height of the Foot and Mouth outbreak. Ten million beasts destroyed, columns of smoke from numerous funeral pyres blighted the skyline. Sellik took out full page adverts in newspapers to assure their support that all meat and fishery products served at kiosks and hospitality restaurants, were 100% Irish sourced. Subscribers to blood and soil nationalism need to be assured that sustenance emanates from the old sod.

I know there are a number of threads on essentially the same topic, but I hope Gersnetters see merit in this separate nuance? I have just watched lunchtime news on both BBC Scotland and STV. Both are reporting Lennon's conduct being subject of a complaint from some Rangers supporters. Both provided voice over to film footage. BBC Scotland showed Simon Murray's equaliser, then cut to Lennon gesticulating with his fingers, pointing and signaling 1-1, he then cups his ears, and BBC Scotland's Editor cut the clip. Whereas STV did not show the goal, but started at Lennon pointing gesticulation, cupping his ears, then kept running for the 'get it right up ye' finale. Why have BBC Scotland chosen to edit/cut the footage? Oh, and no comment so far from Beeb Scotland's Chief Football Reporter, Chris McLaughlin. Further, The Sun has a full page photo of Lennon and his get it up ye gesture; whereas, the Record has a smaller photo on the back page. Which newspaper has a two year standing commercial agreement with ra Sellik? A question Keith Jackson might want to reflect upon?It appears it is both awkward and inconvenient for both BBC Scotland and the Daily Record.

Hibs Security Officers?

Reference Alex Smith's comments, all good points. However, we have long standing precedents. I remember Davie Cooper being pelted with coins at Brockville. He approached the large terracing to take another corner, he was showered, picked a ten pence off the 'D' and skited it back into the terrace. The Bairns fans rushed to the police to complain and make statements. Coop' was charged, convicted, and fined at Falkirk Sheriff Court. Now, Alex you are listed as Assistant to Head Coach at Falkirk, do you support the actions of Falkirk fans that day?

Marginalisation - demonisation - dehumanisation. Rangers players attacked on the pitch at Hampden, Lee Wallace gives a statement and he is labelled 'a grass'. Scotland's first World Cup qualifier in Malta sees Tartan Army members carrying a banner proclaiming, 'Lee Wallace is a grass'. The usual suspects go into sniggerfest mode as they tell of how the banner is continually applauded in the airport, bars, and in the ground. Only one Hibee is charged with assault, Dale Pryde, and he is given a suspended three month sentence for three assaults. Dale Pryde is now operating under the name, Dale Lovel, and he is trolling Ricksen as recently as Saturday evening. Last seasons first visit to Pittodrie sees the Rangers team bus engraved with two feet letters, mocking the Ibrox Disaster. Police Scotland promise an inquiry, CCTV cameras to be studied, no arrests, no charges, and no convictions. Effigies hanging from the neck, hands tied behind their backs, replete in Rangers scarf and orange sash, twisting in the breeze for over an hour, and the Match Commander at Sellik Park congratulates the crowd for good behaviour. Three arrests are made, two for the effigies and one for the banners, 'Kill all H-u-ns' and, 'H-u-n Scum know your Place'. Two have informed no further action is due, the other was handed back his season ticket last month. Two ten year old boys at two different Scottish Cup semis, are bottled. One has his jaw smashed, the other receives ten head stitches. Both cases are dropped by the Police for lack of evidence, witnesses did not come forward. The thing is, you can get away with it, if Rangers are involved. There is no political, judicial, or footballing authority will to do anything.

As Steven Thompson is fond of saying on BBC Radio Scotland, "apparently" and, "by all accounts"; both Tom English and ra Bhoy in Corduroy have taken to social media to label Club 1872's statement, "an embarrassment". Well, they would say that, wouldn't they?

I sit centre line Bar'72. Our grouping all witnessed Lennon's full routine; the strut, the cupping of the ears, and his get it up ye finale. I have no problem with the first two, I have no doubt he was subjected to continuous abuse from behind the dug out? His concluding gesture is worthy of action. Certainly, by the footballing authorities; and I suspect the Ibrox Match Commander owes the Rangers support an explanation? The fourth Official, Euan Anderson deliberately walked away from his usual position, centre tunnel between both dug outs. He headed to the far left hand corner(as we looked at it), and stood looking half right on to the pitch. He did not see Lennon's actions behind him, thus cannot report on them. He abdicated his responsibilities.

The arbiter in Jack's appeal will be tonight's Sportscene. There will be 4 minutes fifty-odd seconds of highlights. Those highlights will be edited heavily. Further, Steven Thompson and Michael Stewart's take on events might not include those angles of Stokes in both incidents, already posted on Gersnet? I suspect Lennon will be lionised, his tactics will be eulogised, and Michael Stewart will smirk throughout. I heard Steven Thompson on Sportsound earlier this afternoon, he admitted he had just arrived and there was a lot to get through. Steven had the rest of the assembled BBC Radio Scotland jury purring when he next said, "you know, for some reason I think Ryan Jack deserved his red card". The conclusion was Hibs will challenge Aberdeen for second place and then Chico(who covered yesterday's game for Pacific Quay) pronounced Pedro's signings were not the required standard and he had identified a few that suited better, including St Mirren's Stevie Mallan. I believe Barnsley beat us to super Stevie? Now, will Jonathon Sutherland take a brave pill and inquire of Neil's get it right up ye gesture? Will the Producer allow it? Will the useful idiot Thompson cock his head and purse his lips? Will Michael knowingly smirk? Anyways, the Compliance Officer, Tony McGlennan like his predecessor, Vincent Lunny, will do what Peter tells him to do.

He refereed our 6-zip thrashing of Hamilton Acas last season, and the Sportscene dynamic duo of Thompson and Stewart called Beaton out on a hat-trick of poor decisions that mitigated against Hamilton. The Yahoos were beeling when he was appointed to officiate the last old firm game of last season, because he was pro-Rangers. Of course, it worked and the green'n'grey won 1-5. The astonishing part of that campaign of painting Beaton blue was his stats for refereeing ra Sellik matches were : officiated in 19 matches in the last five seasons, Sellik won 17, and drew two.

Stokes has a history of getting away with it against Rangers. His old firm debut at ra Stydome, we won 2-4. In the first several minutes, he had a sliding, flat of the whole boot on Kirk Broadfoot's standing leg. The Ref' booked him as opposed to straight red. The usual suspects chorused, "it's too early in the game' argument. Maybe, he thought Tav' and Jack were Elvis impersonators?