26th of foot

The Killie Pie has been usurped by the pastry encased meat product provided by Hamilton Accies. Awarded in January this year, big news in deepest, darkest Lanarkshire.

Back in the early/mid 70s, Rangers awarded the catering contract to Stadia Catering. Suddenly, we had uniformed lads patrolling the track with trays containing Chipmunk crisps and wax cartons of flavoured fluid. At the back of the Centenary Stand, a van was stationed selling hot dogs and burghers at ridiculous prices. Initially, the novelty won out and hardy souls braved the sustenance delivered from a catering tin, emblazoned with the name, 'Goblin Burgers'. The demonic qualities of Goblin Burgers quickly materialised, as the consumers quickly retraced their steps to the back of the stand and relief in the toilets. Those smarter than the average Bear, purchased their Goblin Burger, and headed straight to the bogs, cutting out the middleman. We should bring back Goblin Burgers and allow all contributors to this thread, the opportunity to be thoroughly sick of nostalgia.

Sincerely, I hope our Youths have NOT put Jum Spence into another advanced state of alarm.

You are probably correct. However, in the spirit of Scott7's contribution, I am reminded we signed Tam Forsyth as a Scottish League capped central midfielder. I witnessed Jim Denny's debut as a right back in a Scottish Cup final(man of the match), never saw him play there again, Alex Miller was a free scoring inside forward in the reserves,, in excess of 300 games in the first team as left back/left midfield. During Walter's tenure, did we have a right back who was NOT a central defender? Derek Parlane was a right half ............

Let's remain calm, discussion only. When we signed the wayward Tunisian, I trolled the Shrimpers forum and enquired of the Southend fans' opinion? The answers kept coming for several days, a seaside air of intrigue enveloped Bilel. Apparently, he disappeared twice, once for two weeks, without explanation. He was a cult figure among some, others hated him; all agreed he was unpredictable. I was surprised that United mostly played him in midfield, often wide right; hence some of the early reports on Mohsni being a wing back/winger. A couple of replies concluded his best position was central midfield. The advantages as a defensive central midfielder are, he is out of central defence and the back four, and any mistakes can theoretically be recovered. He has an ability to nick a ball, can tackle/challenge when concentrating, and has comparatively quick feet in tight situations. I suppose we can all accept Black's future at Rangers, is behind him. In the short term, we need someone to bolster our engine room for the run-in, and hopefully a successful run of play-offs. In conclusion, I am desperate and would give him a go in the next few games.

Jum's star appears to have waned this season, rarely presents any shows, rarely leaves Tayside/east of the country, and rarely talks sense. Of course, Jum(and wife) were shouted at from across the road of their home village some 18 months past. Jum was certain a Rangers supporter was responsible for raising his voice and reported the incident to the Police. I believe enquiries continue and Jum remains in an advanced state of alarm. Jum's presentation duties at Pacific Quay epitomised the law of diminishing returns. He left a number of guests nonplussed as he continually dropped in references to his altar boy past. He flashed credentials by referring to himself on a few occasions as, "a good catholic". It felt like Jum was trying too hard to construct a raison d'etre after the event. I was driving home last evening, listening to BBC Radio Scotland's build up to the Tayside derby. Big AmDram Quine, Reinhart Gordon hands over to Jum Spence who has Dundee manager, Paul Hartley waiting at the mouth of the tunnel for a pre kick-off interview. Rabid Arab, Jum begins with, "Paul, the local paper has listed ten things that have occurred in the eleven years since Dundee last beat United. One of them is, we have had two popes. Do you feel you need a sprinkling of holy water to enhance Dundee's chances"? Paul Hartley ignored the reference and provided an expected bland appraisal of what was going to unfold in twenty minutes time. You could feel Hartley's embarrassment. You would think Jum would be more concerned that his own club's manager, Jackie McNamara has just pocketed a six figure sum for transferring two players to ra Sellik? Why do BBC Scotland continue to allow Jum the opportunity to throw sh1te at the moon?

I note the Youth Cup semis are to be held on Saturday/Sunday week, has the draw for the semis taken place?

Did Big Jig give him his dumps? Practise for Sunday.

Unfair on the Marx Brothers, most talented artistes; particularly considering one of them founded Communism, whilst treading the boards. No, the Brothers Easdale are more favourably compared to the talentless Mike and Bernie Winters.

The open ended nature of the second part of that punishment, could cause our club all sorts of problems over a substantial period.

According to BBC North East, the amount owing to Benevolent Mike is ; £129million.

Drink driving attracts a £400 fine and a year ban, sing the Billy Boys and receive 4 months in the pokey. Jim often reminded the Radio Snyde listenership that sectarianism was an issue of social responsibility. I would say that drink driving is too. Anyways, any word on whether ra Sellik have decided to appeal Jim's conviction?

I have penned in another article, it's all about amplification. Guidetti, Sellik's continuing censures from UEFA, land deals, ..... etc; all presented amid a soundtrack of low, ambient tones. Rangers and Rangers supporters transgressions are cranked up to eleven on all amplifiers. Demands ensue, immediacy is demanded. It's only three weeks past that the then Head of Sport at Radio Snyde, Jim Delahunt was demanding Sandy Easdale(a man steeped in both Rangers and west of Scotland culture") provide a statement on the marble steps reference the club's on going problems with sectarianism. The stimulus was the chanting at Starks Park, Jim had demanded nothing of no one after the League Cup semi-final the week before. Even Jim's accepted resignation from Radio Snyde today, has been buried in the inside pages of today's papers; confined to a few paragraphs by friendly journos.

Our opponents in this on going debate are ahead of the curve. They have completed the above analysis stated by yourself. How many times have the Green Brigade been banned at ra Stydome? A solution was sought and given by the Lord Advocate and Justice Minister. They know we will scream injustice over the continuing and again, increasing usage of the H term. The frustration will be vented in indiscipline on our part and the chorus of 'whataboutery' will rise. In debate, if you accept the terms and terminology of your opponent, you have lost. We are being told we are the problem, if we accept that position, they will continue to wield the stick. As stated, the John Guidetti incident has seen ra Sellik adopt a most contorted position. They banned any employee using the term 15 years past and threaten discipline upon any employee using it; however, are prepared to defend Guidetti for that very indiscipline. Hhmmm!

The stick to beat both Rangers and Rangers supporters, has already been fashioned. The anti-sectarian legislation was not proviing the necessary statistics, in fact the accrued stats suggested the problem lay elsewhere. The current Lord Advocate and Justice Minister are currently ensuring the stats will prove Roseanne Cunningham's initial hypothesis. The club will have to meet this most serious challenge head on, sooner rather than later.

My agreement with Tannochsidebear is the two games against Hearts. Indeed, the league table does not lie. At Ibrox, we should have been 2 or 3 clear at half time. They had five players booked in the first 45, all for persistant fowling of Templeton and Wallace. Similarly, at Tynie, we dominated the game for a full hour, half of that time with ten men. My opinion, its the Hibs side that has battered us, until yesterday obvously.

These last several days, I am in my wee Mallorquine finca and have been often off line. Today, I am in Palma and have trversed the length of the Paseig del Born and cannot find a news vendor selling WATP? I have let them know in my best Spanglish, "it's an outrage".

Here's the gig. Chris issues a statement backed by the club. 'Apologies, I've had my £30 of software moment. In future, I shall ensure James Cook edits all my outpourings'.

We have film footage of the then Sellik Chairman, Brian Quinn on stage at the Clanree Hotel in Donegal; he is clapping his hands and singing a song lionising PIRA. Accompanying him are the then Sellik players, Pearson and Hartson, going at it with gusto. No news source would touch it, eventually the Aberdeen based P and J broke ranks, and the maelstrom ensued, or did it? A three line whip was imposed, no calls, no discussion, no amplification. A couple of days later, Peter Lawwell pulled the plug, "thirty pounds of software". That line, "thirty pounds of software" was the lifebelt needed for many to hold on to, as the good ship, 'Sellik' was safely navigated into calmer waters. The above is what Stuart Cosgrove labels, "whataboutery". It's a principle that Stuart only applies to Rangers and Rangers supporters because whataboutery is often awkward and inconvenient to his argument. Further, Cosgrove has stated that the RST should not get involved in making statements, better confined to achieving fans' representation. The constraints applied to Rangers supporters grows, denied usage of words, parameters on involvement, and we should always be mindful of whataboutery. James Cook's revenge, and that is what this is because Gerry McCulloch has told us so, will result in lots of high fiving and synchronised sniggering at Pacific Quay if the new Board bends. Meanwhile, Chris Graham should subject himself to a penny lecture on DISCIPLINE.

I got in from the game last evening and CQN was alive in anticipation of this particular tweet. It seemed obvious this would be currency on today's news at some point, the level of amplification to be decided. My money was on the Herald's Gerry Braiden to break the story and lead the charge. I am not attempting a shoot the messenger type mitigation, but why James Cook? He is the chosen messenger. Have James Cook and Chris Graham had a spat in the past, is it an evening of the score on Cook's part? Do we know anything about Cook's motivation?

I seem to remember, John is a time-served Joiner.

Inevitably over last weekend, comparisons were being made with Elmer Fudd's takeover at ra Piggery. Of course, it was presented as Elmer riding astride a white unicorn into a lush emerald green valley. I remember differently, Elmer rode off into a Bahamian sunset with new wife and £39million in his back pocket. The first game after McCann's takeover was Motherwell at Swine Pastures, 35,000 rolled up to witness a 0-1 pumping by the claret and amber. It's also noteworthy, McCann was four years into his tenure before ra Sellik secured the title. Our road back to the top will be similarly long and weary.

Can I just say? Power to the woggle.

Only, if you agree a three year membership with the Tufty Club.

I volunteer to Chair tomorrow's EGM at Ibrox. My qualifications are thus : Five year membership of the Tufty Club, three years perfect attendance at the Band of Hope, and seven years as a Cub and Scout. Now, bringing the qualities of penetrative thought and foresight to the fore, all garnered from the august organisations mentioned above. I require volunteers to form a firing squad to accommodate Messers Lambias and Leach. I can assure Gersnetters, I hold a further qualification to plan and conduct ranges (stages 1-5) on all infantry weapons. I will also volunteer to officiate as OC firing Squad.