26th of foot

Half time is Darvel 1 Aberdeen 0.

Darvel have just gone one up and, deservedly so.

I remember a couple of years past, the Slug aka Mark Guidi was constantly reminding his beloved Sellik that Neil Lennon's name was gaining considerable purchase inside the Everton Boardroom. I believe Neil is currently available?

A Wizard A True Star - or is that another Todd? I saw the Light Loyal RSC.

I suspect Aberdeen will arrive in Ershur snarling. It will be an all for one effort tonight, every blade of grass will be covered and, every blocking tackle will have an edge. I have just found out, Darvel play in blue.

St Johnstone 1 Rangers 2 FGS : Morelos.

Father Jim was charged with indecent conduct and the PF Office decided NOT to proceed because they decreed it was not in the public interest. Father Jim has a special devotion to St Bilbo of the Blessed Dildo, there is a dedicated shrine in the Castro area of San Francisco.

Well, Cove are known to occasionally train on the beach. Big Dick will note Weston's lack of application, running around kicking down bairns sand castles as opposed to concentrating on the fitbaw.

Plus ca change(again). The first four and a half years of this thread was based on the lack of service Rangers supporters received from BBC Scotland. We all pay the License Fee and yet Rangers supporters receive a deliberate lesser service. These last six months, Rangers and the national broadcaster patched up a three decade long uneasy relationship. PQ were back into Ibrox and had the same access to the Rangers manager and players as the vast majority of the rest of broadcast and print media. Last night, Rangers visited Rugby Park for a live Sky match, kick-off 20.00hrs. The other planned three Premiership games were kicking off 15 minutes earlier. BBC Radio Scotland's flagship Sportsound came on air at 18.30hrs. Big Dick was hosting, Craig Levein and Rory Loy joined him in the PQ studio. We were told straight off that the Livi' - Dundee United game had been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Dundee United would be issuing a statement. Supporter concerns were covered, many had already left for the game, particularly those from Dundee. Next, Kheredine Idessane interviewed Ange live from Sellik Park. Pat Bonner was also at ra Stade de Gadd and he was asked for opinion on matters Sellik? Both ra Sellik and St Mirren teams were given and Pat gave Kheredine and Big Dick more opinion. Pat is unique, he only covers Sellik games. We know this because when Kheredine interviews St Mirren Gaffer, Pat has no opinion. The Tynecastle match between Hearts and Aberdeen is then up for chat, teams are read out and Big Dick and Wullie Miller at Tynie have a several minute speculation on line up and formation of the Dandies. Alan Preston joins Wullie, he has hot footed over from West Lothian when Livi' fell to the weather. Jim Goodwin and Robbie Neilson are interviewed by Jambo, Brian McLauchlin. Aberdeen look more solid with Graeme Shinnie back in the line up. At 19.15 hrs, "BIG Sellik man"(courtesy of Annie McGuire), Martin Dowden interviews Michael Beale, emphasis on change of Keeper again and, dropping to the bench of Tillman being replaced by Arfield. No team news. Big Dick(now the PRO of Cove Rangers) wants to talk VAR. A ten minute chat raises a few points : 1. Goldson's hand ball again. 2. Refs' must explain VAR decisions to fans - Pat cannot wait until a Ref' is explaining a decision to fellow Sellik supporters at Parkhead. 3. Big Dick wants to know why some instances are not referred to VAR - namely the Goldson hand ball and Ryan Kent's punching of Liam Scales? He goes on, Dons fans are particularly frustrated at this and three days later the Compliance Officer appears not to be taking an interest. Levein and Preston agree and add their surprise at no media campaign to draw the CO's attention. Stellar work from Cove Rangers PRO. We are back to Rugby Park at 19.40 hrs and, Martin Dowden interviews Derek McInnes. The Killie team is given and explained. On the hand back to Big Dick, the Cove PRO is flustered because he wants to hand over to fellow Dandy, Liam McLeod for build up comment from the evening's live commentary game at Sellik Park. As YNWA is played over the PA system, Big Dick asks Martin Dowden to give the Rangers team at 19.44hrs? If you want to hear anymore of the PQ improved service to Rangers supporters, tune in on Monday evening next. Cove Rangers PRO will be broadcasting live from Darvel, Ershur. He might even give you Saturday's Rangers line up, particularly if the Compliance Officer needs the information.

Killie notch their second. We love to dither about our own box too.

I have changed my mind, NEVER EVER sub' Alfie.

Armstrong off. Sub' Alfie now, do not give Clancy the opportunity to even this up.

Our work rate is poor. We should be making an effort to stop the ball being played long and into our left full back position. We should be stopping the crosses continually streaming into our box. Further, we do NOT have a player putting their foot on the ball and, lifting his head. There is a danger with every player in that, the longer they do not appear, the better player they become. However, I believe Lowry is a heads up player and can pick an incisive pass. I would have him on for Kamara at the half time break. Finally, the lad Armstrong has been booked and continues to tug, pull and, put his foot in. Why don't we put someone on him the first 15 minutes of the second period and encourage him to get even more emotional?

Kilmarnock 1 Rangers 2 FGS : Arfield.

It is time for the law of averages to be our friend. I want a good first half performance manifested in a two or three zip lead. I want no dramas on the drastic plastic. I want our traveling support to sing Rangers songs. I want Andy Walker to choke on a Killie Pie.

I agree. However, what happened to the, 'we don't need Rangers, let's have a Sell Out Saturday' routine?

Rangers 2 Aberdeen 1 FGS : Morelos.

Any worries, concerns reference last season's League Cup semi-final? The first 45 minutes at Hampden last season was the proverbial 'mare. We knew all about Martin Boyle's pace and, hard running ability. We know the size of the playing area and allowed Boyle to find more space than you will find inside Tom Boyd's head. The game was over by half time. Tomorrow, Aberdeen have Luis Lopes(more commonly known as Duk). Similarly to Boyle in terms of pace and hard running. Will he keep us honest? Can we squeeze the game by pushing up our back line? Any ball over the top or down the line could have us chasing. Further, I note Graeme Shinnie has returned to the Dandies. He was always guaranteed to be cautioned in every game against us. Will he replace one of the more talented Dons youngsters, like Connor Barron. Is it all about us, get the first goal and ..................?

I have sat for a couple of hours contemplating whether I should make this post and, what forum would be most appropriate. I decided I would submit the article because genuinely, I would like to know the answer. Further, since most Gersnetters will be familiar with the names and, their continuing actions against Rangers and Rangers supporters; Rangers Chat is suitable. Today in the Herald, Kevin McKenna utilises his weekly column to lionise the Parish Priest of the Immaculate Conception church in Maryhill, Glasgow. Father James Lawlor has bucked the trend of falling congregation numbers by standing up alongside some of his parishioners who are fighting the Home Office's attempts to deport their families. Certainly, it is a story worth telling. Kevin has been prominent in both the written and broadcast press in Scotland these last 35 years. The Priest's name also rang a bell? Kevin McKenna was Editor of ra Sellik View back in the years straddling the late 80s - early 90s. He widened the blatt's remit including political and social aspects. A German TV crew came to Glasgow to talk matters, 'Old Firm'. They invited a dozen or so interested parties from both sides of the divide to attend a social evening in a club off Royal Exchange Square. Apparently, Kevin trapped late in a tired and emotional state. There is no apparent about the next part, he was recorded saying such niceties as, "the IRA bombing of the Enniskillen Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday was a legitimate act of war" and, "protestants breed like rabbits". Kevin's slurred outpourings appeared on the front page of the Sun and he was allowed to resign his Editorship by Sellik. Twelve civilians died in the blast, another 63 were injured at Enniskillen Cenotaph on November 8th, 1987. A 40 pound bomb inside a grip bad was laid against the gable wall of the town's reading rooms, immediately adjacent to the memorial. When detonated, stone and masonry showered the waiting crowd. The ensuing scenes of folks clawing at the rubble and debris were truly heartbreaking. A couple of years after resignation, Kevin resurfaced at Scotland on Sunday. He went on to be Sports Editor and brought in Graham Spiers and Kevin McCarra. One was a real talent, the other a Useful Idiot. It was the up and up for Kevin, he went on to the Herald as part of the triumvirate of Mark Douglas-Home and Joan McAlpine, then the Observer, ................. Herald Columnist. His caring wing for aspiring Journos of the right character continues; he is Godfather to Angela Haggerty's son. Kevin has traveled a most successful road since his days at Glasgow Uni' organising and playing for his second favourite team, 'the Vatican Strollers'. Father Jim Lawlor began his journey thirty-odd years past at Our Lady of Fatima in Dalmarnock, Glasgow. Half a mile from Sellik park and his life was a misery. The church was regularly vandalised and he was threatened. The Police advised he should remove his clerical collar whilst moving around his parish. Father Jim had an outlet for his frustrations, ra Sellik View provided the necessary. Dalmarnock was under heavy reconstruction and declining population lead to the closure of Father Jim's church. The preparation for the Commonwealth Games was not all bad, ra Sellik were beneficiaries of Glasgow District Council selling off Dalriada Street, Kinloch Street and, Janefield Street to the club, for a Penny(one pence). Father Jim reappeared in Penilee at Our Lady and St George. Like Kevin, he made the front page of the Sun. Two elderly female parishioners let themselves into the church of a Sunday evening, with the intention of cleaning. They found Father Jim, naked from the waist down atop the altar, bouncing on a vibrating dildo. Father Jim resigned and retreated to a Retreat for contemplation and prayer. The Police submitted a report to the PF and it quietly submerged. Now, Father James has reversed the half century trend of declining congregations. As stated, a story worth telling and the usual suspect, Jum Spence is re-Tweeting the miracle. I know, I know, it is that old thing about message and messenger(s); but I do not want to evoke the word, 'shoot'. Unless, someone wants to do the natural whilst pointing a camera at all concerned. While they are at it, tell me how do they do it? Currently, we have a similar situation with Kyle Lafferty and Martin Compston. At best, Kyle could be described as a Clown. Whether it is teenagers at a service station throwing stones which he threw back or, uttering sectarian remarks to a chap requesting a selfie? Beeb Scotland wanted Kyle done and the story was kept alive by the likes of RAB Cosgrove regularly demanding to know, what the football authorities were doing? Actually, not nearly as many times as he told us(the listeners) how big(BIG) a friend, 'BIG KEV' is to the show'; "oh aye, big Kevin is a regular listener to the show". It is like Gerry Braiden, Irvine welsh, Jum, Angela, ...... etc - big listener means big contributor by proxy. Lafferty has just finished a ten game ban, he has lost both appearance and bonus monies. If that is the way to go, what has happened to Martin Compston? Did RAB or any of those others mentioned demand action be taken after Martin conducted the balaclava choir in Las Vegas at ra Sellik convention? This month alone, Martin has appeared on BBC Scotland in Mayflies, Travels Across Scotland and, Rig. I will ask again, how do they do it?

JohnMc, Yep, it was Steve Conroy and Des Roach, both self confessed Sellik supporters. I believe they have a Ref' Podcast. It got more interesting during Sportsound. PQ brought in another self confessed Sellik supporting Ref', Kenny Clark. He remains involved in refereeing, in that he serves on a UEFA Committee. He agreed to appear to help explain VAR and it's interpretations. He told the Producer he would NOT discuss individual cases. Further, he was anxious to communicate UEFA experiences of some members(including England) having employed VAR for 5-6 years. Scotland's experience is 5-6 weeks. After Sellik supporting Kheredine Idessane had interviewed Ange; then a posse of Sellik supporting types, Pat Bonner, Tom English, Martin Dowden, ................... and former Sellik TV employee, Michael Stewart ....... etc - all got stuck into Kenny Clark on individual case motive.

Another first 45 minutes we'll never get back. We have NOT worked the United Keeper. Colak is a goal scorer, we cannot find him. In the 33rd minute a stat' goes up, he has had seven touches. At the whistle, after 46 minutes, Colak is on ten touches. We continue to cross field pass, we continue to miscontrol, we continue to fail to get in behind United, we will lose this game.

Dundee United 2 Rangers 3 FGS : Colak.

Will we indulge Ange's fantasies? Will Connor Goldson begin the game in goals?

"on these matters, I am always part of Team Harry". Yesterday, amid the outpourings of Team Sellik, RAB Cosgrove on sibling rivalry proclaimed, "on these matters, I am always part of Team Harry". Now, RAB never misses an opportunity to establish and reinforce his republican sympathies; why is he anxious to support the Royal spare heir? As we know only too well, RAB is a callous selfish prig and it is no surprise in the immediate aftermath of Prince Harry revealing he had killed 25 Taliban that RAB demands association. Splattering a couple of dozen ragheads conjured the imagery created by Scotland's leading Historian, Tom Devine - the 120,000 Covenanters that perished during, 'the Killing Times' in the 17th century, "were Scotland's equivalence of the Taliban". However, deeper thought arrives a differing conclusion. RAB is a callous, selfish prig and his constant praising of fellow supporters of Nationalism who live outwith Caledonia's craggy majesty. Alan Cumming lives in New York and bides in an apartment block with a rooftop swimming pool. Brian Cox has houses in both New York and Primrose Hill, both have adjoining swimming pools. Martin Compston stays in Las Vegas and when he is not conducting ra Sellik balaclava Choir, he is sprackling in the chlorinated waters of his swimming pool. Irvine Welsh relaxes in his Chicago pool when not practising with his band - Stairway 13. RAB himself regularly bigs up his villa in Sri Lanka with attached infinity pool. RAB occasionally mentions he escaped the terrors of council house scheme, Letham in Perth and Prince Harry has related the cramped de- Keynesian conditions he suffered in Frog Cottage but breathes easier in his £15 million Santa Barbara estate with two swimming pools. RAB is Team Harry because of their shared membership of the Brotherhood of Filters and Pumps(Registered charity in Monaco).

Oor Chum, Jum? I suspect Rangers are visiting Tannadice this weekend? The man Auntie Beeb let go(binned) twice because he could not(refused) to control his hatred for Rangers and Rangers supporters. I know the fixture must be at Tannadice because Jum Spence refuses to stray too far from the Tay. I know it is Rangers because Jum gathers together his hate filled finger buffet early. The first delicious bite comes in the wake of Pope Benedict's recent passing. Regularly, Jum eulogises his faith and, gives thanks for the strength provided. You would think the passing of the(a) Primate would demand respect? Nope, not when there is the opportunity to stick it on the H-u-ns, Jum Tweeted on Monday : "Farewell to the only Pope to get a well known delicacy cancelled at a Scottish football club's hospitality lounge". We are only three, four weeks past PQ's Dynamic Duo, RAB Cosgrove and Tam the Token discussing at some length and agreeing that the breakfast/brunch dish of Eggs Benedict had NEVER been on any menu at Ibrox in the first place. It was up there with Peperami being withdrawn from Ibrox kiosks because of green packaging and the Pitch having the grass cut in the shape of a sash. Why let hateful facts get in the way of a preferred warped story? Jum knows what he is doing. Now, Jum goes on to Tweet footage of masses being said Benedict's honour including lots of pomp and ceremony being mustered by the Swiss Guard. However, he misses a few helpful facts. Joseph Ratzinger when first elected Pope was subject to considerable unhelpful media coverage reference two photographs. One was of Joseph replete in his Hitler Youth uniform, the other as a member of the Luftwaffe. Pope Benedict sporting a Swastika is a tough image. The former is explained because it was German law for all 14 year old boys to join the the Hitler Youth. The other does not stand much investigation. Joseph Ratzinger became a Luftwaffenhelfer - a search light operator coordinated with anti-aircraft artillery. Aged seventeen, he began six months infantry training and, rejoined the Luftwaffe as an Anti-Aircraft gunner. The Vatican assured all that Joseph deserted soon after, having never fired a shot. This was surprising, a Luftwaffe battalion attached to a Waffen SS Division in northern Italy/ Austrian border area would have been a priority target for both the RAF and USAF. By Spring'45, the Allies had enjoyed nearly two years of air superiority, Typhoons and Mustangs would have been hitting continually. As an anti-aircraft gunner, it would have been a target rich environment. As the week progressed, Jum ramped up the hate, Sheriff Lyndsay Wood(Rangers shareholder) had a complaint against him withdrawn by the Law Society due to lack of evidence. Several Tweets supporting St Johnstone fans' complaint of their club awarding Rangers away support three out of four stands. Saintees are boycotting the Scottish Cup tie and Jum supports these actions. Further, solidarity with Establishment Club, he feels for ra Sellik and Angeball reference VAR, "other clubs are in the same boat". Finally, support for Police Scotland Union spokesperson, Calum Steele(you will remember after the Scottish Cup final of 2016, Calum Steel was the Clown claiming Rangers supporters threw their children in front of responding Polis vehicles). Jum resigned his position as Dundee Uni' Rectum because he said he did not have the time. I suspect Jum as a conservative catholic did not relate well to young Undergraduates, like Pope Benedict he walked away without firing a shot. Rangers on the horizon is too much, he needs cheering up. Why don't the Luftwaffe mark the passing of one of their own? A fly pass of a Stuka, Focke Wulf, Messerschmitt and, Heinkels over the silvery Tay will get Jum sparking his Jackboots again.