26th of foot

Compare and contrast. Maurice Johnston signs for Rangers and has to live in Edinburgh with a full time 24 hour security detail in tow. The rest of his life so far, is spent in the USA. Rou Greenslade spends a ten year period as News Editor of the Sunday Times, whilst penning a weekly column in the IRA's in house publication, 'An Phobach'. His nom de guerre, 'George King' was responsible for supporting terrorists in bombing and shooting innocent people. Currently, Roy Greenslade lives in London(and his coastal cottage in Donegal), is the City of London's Professor of Journalism and has a couple of gigs at the Guardian. He sits on a number of Boards and quangos. Further, a big big pal of Cosgrove and Eamon O'Neill. Now, where does tolerance and intolerance begin and end?

This morning, Beeb Scotland decided to discuss the possible repeal of the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act. Another Presenter, this time, Kaye Adams was badly let down by her Producer. A forty minute discussion/phone-in had as two principal speakers, Jeanette Findlay and Martin Hannan. Dearest Jinty is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, she heads up Fans Against Criminalisation(a Sellik supporters' pressure group), and was the Spokesperson for ra Sellik Trust. Martin is a former rc priest, current Chief Sports Writer for the National, and perpetual condescending cnut concerning our club. There were no surprises, all examples quoted painted Rangers supporters as the bad guys. This Act began with the then Scottish Government Minister responsible, Roseanna Cunningham providing a definition of sectarianism as, 'an expression of anti-catholic sentiment'. The Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland took it forward telling everyone, including Stuart Cosgrove that he was not interested in prosecuting for usage of the H term. Frank is a big, big Sellik man. Another Sellik season ticket/share holder, the current Justice Minister, Michael Mathieson supported Peter Kearney's claim that the Hokey-Kokey was sectarian. You see the hands on the levers of control? I subscribe to a popular belief among Bears reference this Act. It was deliberately fashioned to get after Rangers supporters, but when the Police and PFs applied it across the board, it was deemed to be, not working properly. You hear M'Learned Friends whispering that regular Police kettling had netted a number of sons of high profile Solicitors, and such criminalisation had to be confronted. You see, the same lads could climb on to the roof of St Aloysius College, replete in school uniforms and balaclavas, and unfurl a banner that covered two storeys stating, 'the H-u-ns are going Bust' and that would be deemed youthful exuberance. Particularly, when it was revealed it was part of their Higher Art exam, and their teacher provided assistance. Amazing, the differing consequences from two controlled environments. Beeb Scotland adhered absolutely to another controlled environment this morning, Jeanette and Martin knew the parameters. The parody of Play School is most apt, the round window, square window, and arched window were all looked through. Will Beeb Scotland deviate from the path of least resistance(among it's Producers), and take a keek through the window of objectivity? Go on, give Tom Gallagher a phone.

Current perceived wisdom among the usual suspects is that Joey is using the whole Rangers episode as a lever, to convince Burnley to offer him at least a two year contract. The current offer is for one year. Rangers cannot afford his wages, know they cannot afford his remuneration, but are willing to go along with the careful choreography because of the exposure. Highlighting the Barton saga lets the world know the level of market being considered. Those that continually complain that the Scottish game is often talked down, as opposed to up; are tying themselves in knots, whilst posing, 'why would Joey Barton sign for Rangers when English Premiership and Championship clubs are showing interest'? They admitted that the lure of Ibrox, MP, and participating in old firm encounters could be enticements. I was surprised no one mentioned the biggest lure, Europen football!

Alan Preston? Are Hearts a model club?

Reality is a stranger to Cosgrove. He chose the end of the show to admit bestest mate, Jum Spence's jacket is already on a shaky nail at Tannadice. Then, he advances Jum for Tayside correspondent at the Beeb, and suggests Jum should be invited on to next Saturday's cup final show, to provide an objective take on both sides. Further, Big Stu' told the listenership that Hibs will win the cup.

........ and the month of May continues to worsen for Jum Spence, which is good. Spence's resignation from BBC Scotland was effectively over the above issue.

They look good where they are, on the hangers. Let them stay there.

I wonder if any of Mike's Panzers(apparently parked on the Ibrox lawn) are contained in the sale? I fancy invading Poland this coming weekend.

BBC Scotland's Chief Football Reporter, Chris McLaughlin attended today's friendly between Spurs and Rangers : "Hail hail listeners. The animals undeservingly defeated Spurs with the aid of good fortune and the referee. As usual, I have checked with the Match Commander and can confirm sixteen H-u-ns were arrested for sectarian chanting. Peter has promised his wife will knit me a new bhoy friend".

I blame Jum Spence, things have gone from bad to worse since his official appointment at Tannadice. I demand Jum should show CONTRITION.

It doesn't matter who is appointed, Stubbs has already blamed him.

Where are the Hibs fans?

I suspect Pat keeps a tree frog in his pocket, and regularly licks the back of said amphibian.

I want a hard running, hard tackling, blood and snorters affair. I think I would prefer Hibs to shade it after extra time and penalties on Friday evening; then, Killie can long ball and bully the shit out of them.

Ah, takes me back a decade to the RST's first meetings with both John McClelland and Martin Bain. We asked whether a club of the Rangers stature should have a porta-cabin as a ticket office? Bain bristled and announced, "it's not a porta cabin, it's a modular build facility".

My apologies Ian, I did not check Footie Chat. Driving home tonight, my ghast was truly flabbered at the news, they kicked the sh1t out of Traynor for a similar move.

Jum Spence's habit of sitting naked on the lap of Dundee United Chairman, Stephen Thompson, whilst feeding him peeled grapes, has been made official. Jum has been appointed a Consultant. He has been hired to advice on club interaction with supporters and the media. Effectively, Jum is the Arabs PRO. Tonight, BBC Radio Scotland were expressing irritation that access to Thompson was only through the auspices of Jum Spence. Remember the opprobrium being poured by the usual suspects when former colleague, Jim Traynor left the Beeb to advise Rangers on PR matters? Jum Spence spoke of an unhealthy relationship. Jum doesn't do hypocrisy, his pals don't do irony. Alan Preston came to ra Beeb's rescue, he managed to contact Jum and they discussed United's possible new gaffers. Alan promoted the cause of former teamate, Jim McInally. Alan advanced McInally as Manager of the Year on Saturday last. Interestingly, Cosgrove was promoting Jum as the Beeb's Tayside correspondent on the same day. Ach, it's the everyday tale of a group of hate filled maggots.

What these punts, and that is what they are; is conformation that the leak/leaks at Ibrox have been sealed.

Does Jum Spence continue to sit naked on Stephen Thompson's lap, whilst feeding him peeled grapes? We should be told?

I will renew next week. When the renewal notice pops through the letterbox, I am mindful of a discussion piece on BBC Radio Scotland four years past. It was the usual suspects, it was a Saturday evening. Jum Spence was urging the SFA to consider most carefully, Rangers application for a license. Remember, it was only granted on the Saturday evening before our Ramsdens Cup tie against Brechin City at Glebe Park, 12.30hrs kick-off. Cosgrove forwarded the case for other clubs wanting to access senior football, they had been trying harder and waiting longer. Tom English concluded that we would be licensed, because our supporter base warranted it so. Cosgrove and Spence fulminated at this contribution and it ended with Big Stu' proclaiming, "whatever, they're toast. The situation has changed and Rangers supporters have to recognise their future of Ibrox attendances of 8,000". I urge my fellow Gersnetters to renew.

Both Tannochsidebear and Boabie are correct on both counts, it's all about Beeb Scotland's amplification.

A bean burning Bear!

This story has had decent exposure, Stacey Mullen(no stranger to vile sectarian expression ; see the expose of her social media comments a decade past when her moniker was, 'Showbiz Stacey') has illicited quotes from various Bears. Where are the quotes of condemnation and promises of appropriate action to be taken by the MP, MEP, MSP, and Councilors representing Ibrox?

I have received an e-mail, can pick up ticket from Monday 9th May. Off topic, when is the closing date for renewing one's season ticket?

Each Thursday afternoon, around 12.30hrs to 13.30hrs, BBC Radio Scotland presenter, John Beattie hosts the Media Review. It's an old format, two commentators, usually from opposite ends of the political spectrum give their take on a number of chosen news stories from the previous week. However, BBC Radio Scotland's tweak is to have two commentators separated by the width of a fag paper, Stuart Cosgrove and Eamon O'Neill. Both are nationalists and both are favourites to take control of the proposed Scottish Six. They have produced pilots of how the Scottish Six would look like under their management. Big Stu' and Eamon continually hammer home that things have changed in Scotland, the Beeb is biased(they are not referring to Chris McLaughlin), and the vast majority of us access our news from alternative social media sites. Both Wings over Scotland and Bella Caledonia are mentioned weekly; in fact both Cosgrove and O'Neill revealed their pilot episodes on these means. Last Thursday, the Hillsborough decision was discussed for twenty minutes and there was NO mention of Wings over Scotland and Stuart Campbell. Plenty of fingers were pointed by Cosgrove, both John Motson and Alan Green were accused of being Police lackeys. There was a cover-up, involving both media and Police. Margaret Thatcher and particularly her Secretary, Bernard Ingham were highlighted. Deceased Liverpool supporters were the victims of, "a tanked up mob" said Ingham and he has refused to both apologise and withdraw that remark. The rank hypocrisy of Cosgrove, he fails to mention nay sayer, Stuart Campbell because it's awkward and inconvenient. The Scottish Six under his guidance will not be biased? Further, this is the guy some two years past that was a senior Channel Four executive(Commissioning Editor) and invited a huge Channel Four asset, Alex Thomson on to the biased Beeb show he co-hosted, 'On the Ball' and proceeded to conduct a PR/recovery exercise. You see, Thomson had tweeted a piss-take on McCoist's, 'we don't do walking away', involving John Greig's image stepping away from the plinth. Big Stu' utilised twenty minutes of the national broadcaster's time to lead Thomson in a walk through/talk through of, honest it was an attempted joke, no offence to the families of the sixty-six deceased. Of course, the next day, Thomson referred to Rangers fans twice as, "Daleks", and we know they are not very good on the stairs either. Compare and contrast Cosgrove's behaviour and consequences there of? Recently, the BBC Controller, Alan Yentob resigned after sitting at the back of a studio(intimidation) of a Radio Four interview of Kids Company founder, Camila Batmanghelidjh on allegations of abuse and irregularities. Clearly, he had abused his authority, given he sat on the Kids Company Board as Chairman. Similarly, Cosgrove abused his position at Beeb Scotland to protect another companies asset, a company where he held a most senior position. Disasters, whether it's Ibrox or Hillsborough, Cosgrove is allowed to continue to skate on the thinnest of ice.