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Any idea why?

If he has sellik sympathies, it remains a 'No' from me. It would, actually, be incredibly disappointing if the best that we could get was someone with a degree of affection for our enemies. Not that it matters, none of us have any influence. I await an explanation for the bizarre photograph, from him, once he is in situ.

Although Stein was a member of the same Lodge as my grandfather, I don't know if he had leanings towards Rangers. He had played for the fhilth in the 50s, on the other hand. If Marco Rose could be as successful with Rangers as Stein was with them, I think many people would feel able to forgive him many, if not all, indiscretions.

They did. Neither were/are a potential manager with leanings towards the fhilth, of course. I don't want a sellikman in charge. Players I can thole.

As I said. I don't want a manager/coach/whatever with if you do, then hell mend you.

Herr Rose would have to go some to live it down - not impossible, I concede. To do so, he would need (have to recruit) a battery of players who are fit, fast, physically strong, possessed of basic skills, which they are able to apply, tactically astute and flexible, are 'professional' on and off the pitch, who do not feel that they are slumming it, and who will refuse to be bullied. (The same would apply, no matter the appointment, of course.) If he can do that, and win, then the unfortunate photograph might, just might, be consigned to the dustbin of history. Much might depend upon nothing adverse emerging as to quite why he chose to behave in such a peculiar manner. Was it an empty gesture, or something more, em, sinister?

I think that it was odd behaviour. I am not sure that I have seen the likes before. It reads like he has some regard for the fhilth. The photograph would come back to haunt him, and us, nothing is surer. I am also concerned about appointing a manager/coach with little or no understanding of the physical nature and requirements of the SPL. Clement -and even GvB who had previous playing experience with us- never came to terms with that reality. (To say nothing of the eccentricities of officialdom in this country.) BF has, to all intents and purposes, failed his audition. Perhaps you haven't noticed.

Apparently, the photograph was taken after his Salzburg team had waltzed past Brenda's XI, in the EL. That said, it remains seriously strange behaviour, for a manager/coach, and that context doesn't explain it, far less excuse it.

Raskin was the only one who showed anything. However, it may be that he was the subject of BF's criticisms - not listening to instructions, etc. So..... On reflection, I will vote for him, anyway

So, we might guess... -He is sympathetic to child molestation? -He 'identifies' as oirish? (Marc O'Rose?) -He will do anything for a photo opportunity? -He has been a sellikman since the very minute of his conception? -He is a green brigadier manque? Do contextualise the snap.

Perhaps we are aiming for another record: the record of records broken in a single season.

If you gotta ask, you'll never know

Stevie G now 11/8 NB These markets are volatile, and prices can change significantly, very quickly, and over less than gargantuan punts.

And that is why you will never be manager of Rangers.

I'm glad I remembered to put the champagne on ice.

Bad, bad, bad. Most clubs can field a side with lots of defenders, and defend - often quite successfully, often against us. We can field a team full of defenders, and fail to defend, often. Can somebody explain this?

49ers do what? Bring in a new medical and physiotherapy team, and equipment, tout de suite.

I confess: I have no idea who should, or could, or would, be manager. However, in the most ideal of ideal worlds, I would consider Thomas Frank, the Brentford Boss, or, Andoni Ireola, from Bournemouth. Alas, both are probably outwith the grasp of even NFL Goliaths (well, they ain't Titans, nor are they Giants), the SF 49ers . Gerrard's tenure was a classic curate's egg, and he took a runout powder to Aston Villa, at the first opportunity. I am not a fan of 'bringing them home', actually, and will the Yanks be ready to throw open their byre of fatted calves, right away? Mourinho? Frankly, I am unsure if his heart is fully in club management, these days, and we have to ask: is he, or would he think that he is, bigger than Scottish football? It would be an interesting appointment, should it prove possible, but living in iteresting times, is a curse, as we all know. I don't know enough about Marco Rose (although that wouldn't prevent me making 'resurrection of Rangers' jokes). Appointment of Daniel Farke -requiring an 'upgrade' at Leeds- would appear manipulative, would send out, perhaps, the wrong message, and have him on the back foot at the outset, esp. with the support, although I think he could work. Martin, Ferguson, Dyche, Benitez: that's four 'Naws' in a row. (Sorry, Barry.) Muscat: no track record in UK or European football. That's not, necessarily, a killer, but it would help. Jesse Marsch: he had a good rep, a few years ago, and he IS American. Burned brightly, but not recently. So, maybe not? When I was thinking about Marsch, another name popped into my head - German/American coach David Wagner, but I don't see him quoted anywhere. He did well, as well as anyone might, at Huddersfield. He had poor record at Schalke, and fell short at Young Boys, sacked when second, and dismissed at Norwich, after losing playoff. My conclusions? I am glad that I am not making the decision. The Club may have to cast its net more widely.

I wonder if KT js already on the 'phone to Connor Coady. He might be 32, but I think he could handle the SPL. (You heard it here first )

Imagine if his surname was Hogarth!! We might consider this engraving: It is, of course, his 'Satire on False Perspective', and we might feel that this is appropriate, in the present circumstances (without naming names)..........

Mr Thelwell, it seems, makes dough for his employers, via 'player trading'. He has done this with Everton, even though the team has been little above disastrous for a few years. It doesn't take an accountant, an entrepreneur, or a professional gambler, to see the attraction.

First task for new owners: Tell Mr Thelwell that there are NO consolation prizes in Scottish Fitba'...!!!

The Granary at Shawlands X, although I haven't been there to watch football for a while. Across the road: The Linen used to show matches (the owner/manager was a Rangers' man). Across the road: The Georgic (a watering hole of the late Baxter, J.), may show games. It certainly shows racing. Along the road: I think the James Tassie, on Kilmarnock Road, shows games, if memory serves. There's a slophouse on Pollokshaws Road, across from Queen's Park which you should avoid (Sweeney's on the Park; the clue is in the name). I hope this is of some help.

Kevin Thelwell, late of Everton FC. According to the Daily Rabble, on Twitter. So, make of this what you will. (By Twitter, I mean X, of course.)