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1 hour ago, JohnMc said:Add me to the 'not sure why we didn't buy Shankland' camp. He was the best forward on the park yesterday, scored one, created Hearts best other chance and held the ball up really well all match. He's 6'1", 28 years old and scored 24 goals last season in the league we play in. I suspect he'd have cost way less than either Lammers or Dessers too. He's also Hearts captain which suggests he has some presence around the dressing room too. Buying the best Scottish players available has worked well for us in the past. Shankland's experience of our league, ultimately the one we need to win every season, could have made him a real asset. It's all moot, but I'm a t a loss to what our football department saw in some of our summer signings but didn't see in Shankland or indeed Nisbet.
As for yesterday I thought it was going to be one of those days we've become so used to in recent seasons. That it wasn't might be very important, or might be a blip, time will tell. Hearts tactics were so defensive, it was a grim watch. I don't think Mr Naismith will be in the job for long if that's what his side are displaying every week. We huffed and puffed but didn't look like blowing them down until we did. It was a better performance than many we've seen this season, Clement has improved us, but ultimately it's the same players and there's only so much you can do with them. A fully fit Cantwell and Danilo will make a difference, it was also good to see Dowell make the bench, if Lawrence and him can stay fit then who knows. Even with that we need more goals in our team. If only there was a proven goalscorer in our league we could consider...
I was in Bar'72 early yesterday and the Host brought in Tom Lawrence. He was replete in club blazer and necktie and spoke very well.
On being asked on current fitness? He told of being back in full trianing as of today and was determined to be part of next weekend's semi-final squad.
Here's hoping.
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Rangers 2 Hearts 0
FGS : Sima.
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Well,
It was fifty years past and we travelled to Methil to play against a stuffy East Fife side in Christmas week. The snow fell heavily and the festive Bears began:
"Parlane, Parlane, born is the King of Ibrox Park". We won four nil.
Christmas Eve at Fir Park, I can foresee the Union Bears imbued with jingled spirits beginning: "Dessers, Dessers, born is the King of Ibrox Park". We will win four nil.
Festive fantasy can be a most elastic medium.
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Aberdeen 2 PAOK 3.
The Dandies were leading 2-zip with twenty minutes left on the clock. The Ref' denies the Dons a clear penalty too. Anyways, the Greeks bring it back to 2--2 and in the final action of five minutes added on, he awards PAOK a penalty. The conversion is literally the last kick of the ball.
It was robbery, a genuine Greek tragedy and, fcuking marvellous.
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27 minutes ago, compo said:
Lammers&Dressers must be the worst double act since Mike-and Bernie Winters
I am reminded of a story my Old Man used to relate.
He was attending a fund raiser in the Kenilworth Hotel for (Masonic) Lodge Shalom in the late 60s. Mike Winters was in attendance being a prominent British Jew. Jack House was the speaker and he told of Mike and Bernie Winters introduction to Glasgow theatre. It was a second house at the notorious Empire in 1960. They were the stars of the show and introduced as the toast of London. Mike Winters strolled on to the stage and told several jokes - no reaction. He picked up his clarinet(he was a product of the London Royal Conservatoire) and played an intricate medley - no reaction. Panic levels rising and Bernie appeared flashing his lugubrious teeth - there was a reaction as a member of the audience bawled, "aw fcuk ah hope there's only two of them"?
Apparently, Mike Winters laughed as loudly as everyone else in the Kenilworth audience.
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The first half, in and out of possession we were awful. It was another thank God for Jack Butland.
The second half, we worked our way into it. Butland got a well deserved rest and their Keeper was busier.
The German Referee was appalling. I do not want to stray into hyperbole but, I have never seen such a well choreographed side as Sparta. There were half-a-dozen incidents of players inside their OWN eighteen yard box falling down under the challenge, one hand clutching the alleged impact area whilst the other hand is raised appealing for Referee action.
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Sparta Prague 2 Rangers 2
FGS : Sima.
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Bounce a few Czechs, see how we go.
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The Tom Tom Club.
The Rugby World Cup has come and is almost gone. All the home nations have fallen and the final is another southern hemisphere battle. The convenience has passed and Tom English has returned to his BBC Scotland Chief Sports Writer beat. There is a problem, Sellik have told PQ and Tom he is NOT welcome at either ra Stade de Gadd or Lennoxtown. Pre season Tom struck a bum note, relating the facts of Brendan Rodgers last departure from Parkhead. Dermot and Peter were playing a different rhythm insisting Tom was out of step. PQ has been snared.
Initially, the Beeb were out but PQ bleated about the need to provide a service. By the third home game, Peter decided to allow the national broadcaster back in, Tom too if he apologised. So far, Tom has been playing fillers but as yet, no apology. Last night, Sellik played Atletico in the Champions League and Tom was confined to the PQ studio, sharing bongos with Kenny Macintyre. More interestingly, Chris McLaughlin was on another grassy knoll astride ra Sellik Way pre-match, then popped up inside the Nine studio for a mid second half update. Both Tom and Chris are NOT welcome.
The Peter approved triangle was Liam McLeod, Pat Bonner and, James McFadden at the game, they stuck to a rapid happy clappy Peter approved staccato. No discussion of the Green Brigade and the great flag flutter. BBC Scotland has decided to beat retreat.
Compare and contrast? As this thread moves into it's sixth year, we can see the difference in way both sets of supporters have been treated. There was a period of several months where the licence paying Rangers support received no service. It graduated to a designated person ie Craig Paterson, Steven Thomson, Chick Young, ....... etc ordered to sit on the naughty step and watch a studio monitor, then go twelve rounds with the English language telling of their, "belief", "apparently" and, "I'm hearing" to give Rangers supporters a thirty second match report. Richard Gordon offered opposition managers a grievance line whilst throwing daggers. Suffice to say, PQ coverage of our four year Euro' run was two clowns in a studio watching the TV, three and half years of Steven Gerrard's tenure and not a single second of an interview. All because Rangers withdrew Chris McLaughlin's press privileges.
License Fee paying Rangers supporters were deliberately denied a full service for five years, the Yahoos missed one game and PQ has given assurance after assurance that everything was being done to restore normal relations. Where are those Journalistic principles that were so to the fore for five years? Tom and Chris appear to be the only two members of the Tom Tom Club.
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1 hour ago, craig said:
Yep, I remember Tiny telling us the story on the tour.
We did the tour, my younger brother is mentally handicapped - and Tiny went above and beyond and way out of her way for him to have a special experience.
When we talk about club legends, people like Tiny should be in that conversation - these people who give their lives to the club (and Tiny was definitely one of them - you could tell that the club meant everything to her) are part of the very fabric that the club was built around.
Such a terrible loss.
Rest easy sweet Tiny
This.
We forget that Rangers also has a social history just as vibrant and on occasion tragic, just like our players and team.
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18 minutes ago, Bill said:
Especially those antediluvian pygmies
Ah, that is a relief.
Of course, I remember the Nursery Rhyme where the animals entered the Ark two by two, the elephants and the kangaroo. The exclusion of the Pygmies was always a concern. It is good that God had compassion for diminutive warriors, as the Green Brigade often sing, 'Soldiers are wee'.
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The Great Flag Flutter.
Twenty days after the event, BBC Scotland has decided to report on the spat between their favourite club and the soon to be latest designated separate entity, the Green Brigade. We can only assume Peter's approval was tardy?
Today, there is a report from Megan Bonar entitled, "Celtic fans to defy club over Palestinian flags". Included in the article is an Analysis piece by Chris McLaughlin. Megan's third line is convenient lie, claiming the Green Brigade have been banned from away games because of continuing flying of Palestinian flags. No, the GB caused mayhem at Fir Park by utilising forged tickets and opening safety doors to allow other like thinking non-ticket toting balaclava'd Bhoys into the away stand. This caused a running battle with Plod and Police Scotland articulated safety concerns to ra Sellik. The club had to be seen to be taking action.
Next Megan ran interference, other Scottish clubs had been fined by UEFA and she mentions both Rangers and Hearts. Peter approves of spreading blame in Sellik specific incidents. Chris makes a comfortable analysis, mentions club open to all, founded to feed the poor and, increasing sponsors' concerns. You can hear Peter spouting the same pysh. The real mirth is to be found in the last line of the report, "Celtic have been approached for comment"?
Of course, PQ have ignored the 'Pig Watch' banners displayed on the North Curve concourse. The Green Brigade photograph Police officers, then post the pictures on their website asking if any members can identify and provide further information? I suspect Peter is still thinking about that one. I am sure PQ will flag it up when Peter tells them to do so.
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Mary(Tiny) was a true Ranger.
Her family, particularly on the maternal side had an almost unbroken century of service to the club. I believe her Grandmother was appointed by Bill Struth in late 1929, as a cleaner for the opening of the then newly constructed Main Stand?
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23 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:
You sure about that, yuddie?
Needs more kimchi and cowbell.
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18 minutes ago, alexscottislegend said:
When your memory returns, you'll remember that Jerry Dammers was the brains behind The Specials.
You've done too much, much too young Loyal RSC.
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3 minutes ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:
This balloon needs drug tested if he thinks the ref was pro rangers. Absolutely delusional.
https://twitter.com/BBCSportScot/status/1715778680394322063/video/1
It is BBC Scotland(PQ CSC) and for the last decade they have provided and encouraged the provided grievance line to opposition managers and players.
There are reports in several online papers of an element of the Hibs support mocking the Ibrox Disaster. Seats were daubed with, "66" and, stickers adhered showing a picture of stairway 13 with the attached line, "stairwell thirteen, the greatest sight I have ever seen". Will PQ report it?
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Rangers 2 Hibernian 1
FGS : Sima.
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I want the bugle to sound.
I want primed grenades and fixed bayonets.
I want a frenzied shagging of every bayonet wound inflicted.
I want no limit of exploitation.
I want Irvine Welsh to feel violated.
I want six nil to the Rangers.
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10 minutes ago, yuddie said:
I might just be prattling here but there's form for players wearing masks and having stellar/breakthrough seasons.
Kane springs to mind for Spurs a few years ago, Osimhen for Napoli more recently. Dare I say Callum McGregor for Celtic?
I'm clinging onto this false hope/narrative!
Dick Turpin at York?
Stand and Deliver Loyal RSC.
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The situation is pretty clear to all.
We have a misfiring team, made several poor signings and, a leaking defence that has not been changed in four seasons.
The summer signings have probably put the club back a couple of years. They are not nearly as good as those that left and all were given three-four year contracts. We have not qualified for the Champions League group stages. Finance must be a concern.
If Butland has value and some club is wiling to part with some serious cash, we do not have a choice. The new Gaffer will want some cash to partially reshape the team and the club has two ways of raising the necessary. Qualify out of the Europa groups to ensure European football and a cash flow in the new year or/and sell an asset.
The Rangers support is going to have to endure harsh reality, again. Patience will have to be a virtue, Clement is our 12th manager in twelve years(six permanent, six temporary). There is a lot more artillery heading our way.
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24 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said:
The clean slate stuff is meaningless.
He will bring somebody with local knowledge into his coaching team.
Only a matter of time before our local coach shares his insight into how rubbish all of our players are.
Local knowledge on the coaching team is most important.
I propose Neil McCann, knows the game and articulates well.
Further, he knows and understands the media, particularly the cesspit that is the Scottish press and broadcast media. It is a minefield and Clement et al will need someone that knows the safe route through.
Another suggestion would be Kevin Thomson, any other proposals from Gersnet?
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2 hours ago, BEARGER said:
Ride into tomorrow today.
Quantum Jump Loyal RSC.
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9 minutes ago, Scott7 said:
Wan and eight? Fourpence short of one of compo’s florins. Not expensive but one might not expect much in the way of quality.
Compo is like the First Halfwit, Humza a former pupil of Hutchesons' Grammar School for Boys'. Strictly two and a tanner men, three bob if an egg banjo was included.
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2 minutes ago, BEARGER said:
I had to Google Margot Robbie🙁 sign of age.
Well known in deepest, darkest Lanarkshire and, immortalised in song :
Margot Robbie fae ra Gallowgate
Gies ye yer hole fur wan an' eight
Sometimes a tanner, sometimes a bob
All depends on the size o' yer knob.
A despicable misogynistic attitude best consigned to the past.
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[FT] Dundee 0 - 5 Rangers (Jack 5; Danilo 51; Lammers 74; Dessers 82; Tavernier 90+1pen)
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On Sunday evening he received a telephone call from Peter informing him, "duty calls".