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I might have heard it but don't recognise the title. Horizon and 3 Counties Radio are my local stations and they are dire. I don't listen to radio one much and so tend to listen to Radio 2 or Classic FM. I've got a DABs at work and tend to listen to Planet Rock when I use it.

I think Andrews has been told he won't feature and so is thinking of declining the extension to look for first team football. He's a religious guy and so if he's true to that, money won't be his main motivation. I think he'd rather get paid less for playing first team football than loads for playing in the reserves.

I'm not too bothered about big names coming with PLG, young, full internationals seems a great way to go. We'll also have to be patient and see how the young guys pan out. Even signing PSG's no 1 keeper of last season, although with a dodgyish reputation, doesn't seem like too bad a move compared with a Man City 3rd choice - who proved to be pretty adequate. The way to win on the stockmarket is to buy low and sell high and avoid the opposite. I think it's the same in football and Wenger has being doing exactly that. He might spend 7M on a player but they become 20M players afterwards. I don't think I'd have recognised many of the names in the Lyon team a couple of years ago and a team like that would do me fine.

From the Daily Record: EXPOSED WORLD CUP 2006. . We track down the World Cup flasher By Donna Watson TRUE Scotsman Craig Higgins is the kilted World Cup fan arrested for allegedly flashing at a policewoman, the Record can reveal. But the embarrassed 24-year-old claims his brush with the law in Munich was a bum rap. The welder says he was just sitting in an unfortunate position when police pounced. He explained: "We were all just sitting about on the grass after the game. "Obviously, being a true Scot, I had nothing on under the kilt and I must have been on display. "The next thing all these police came over and started to huckle me away. "My mates and I all thought it was a wind-up, until we realised they weren't lettingme go." Craig, from Stevenston, Ayrshire, had travelled out to Germany with 17 pals on Friday for a stag do. They had all hired kilts. Craig wore his with a Brazil top when they joined thousands of other fans at a s c reening of the Czech Republic v Ghana match at the Olympic Stadium in Munich on Saturday. Craig said they were simply soaking up the atmosphere afterwards when the drama kicked off. German police claimed he had lifted his kilt "and showed his butt" to several witnesses, including a female officer in plain clothes. They also said he had resisted arrest. But after a few hours in the cells, he was released and allowed to leave without charge. Craig, who plays for amateur side Ardaar Rovers, arrived home yesterday afternoon. He denied there was any trouble, adding: "It was pretty embarrassing but it's all blown up out of nothing. "The minute I stepped off the plane I spotted a Record and was shocked to see there was a story in about what had happened. "Everyone's been having a right laugh at my expense and my girlfriend Hayley's in a huff with me because she thinks I was going about flashing at people. "All I did wrong was sit in a bad position. In future, I think I'll stick to shorts." ------- I think this shows how easily you can blow things out of proportion when you have your own agenda. Not sure what the truth really is, but as he was released without charge, his story seems pretty feasible. We'll never know but the guy is not guilty beyond reasonable doubt as far as I can tell. He wasn't even a member of the TA but on a stag weekend. I apologise for calling him a pervert and I'll be less quick to believe the spin from forum members who never let even handedness get in the way of a good rant...

I never said you shouldn't but reputation counts and decision HAVE to made because of them unless you are very naive. I myself have switched my planned trip to Pakistan to Peru as there is too much violence in the former. And I've been to 6 US cities but probably won't rush back as I've realised it's not a particularly friendly or enjoyable place. In fact it's so friendly, I've been warned against walking at night in many parts of it. But most obviously the local authoritis of Germany will take into account the reputions of countries fans before deciding on what kind security strategy to put in place. I'm glad you're not in charge of that Cammy as you'd treat them all the same. An wise man is always willing to change his viewpoint if he receives a compelling enough argument or evidence. His opinions are never rigid but based on what evidence he has received and arguments that make sense to him. I'm not surprised you differ there. I'm not saying mine is better than yours, but I'm continually disappointed that you never listen to it. You answer my points in a way that shows you never read them properly or that you've deliberately twisted my words or jumped to conclusions just so you never need to question your fixed beliefs. There is a difference between holding an opinion and being opinionated. Opinions can change which is why we have the tool of debate. I have changed my opinion many times when I receive new information or a new way of looking at something. That's why I changed my mind about David Murray - partly due to some of the things you said. Again I have to say our country is not perfect and I know that. I believe we have a great many arseholes but that does not mean we are the worst. Our fans are definitely not as bad as the English which is really the point in question. But you not only choose to believe otherwise, you are on a mission to make people believe that our fans are that bad when they are clearly not. here is part of a report on: http://www.crimeinfo.org.uk/servlet/factsheetservlet?command=viewfactsheet&factsheetid=104&category=factsheets As in England, hooliganism is present in other parts of the world In Scotland the hooligan element is not as strong as the one in England. Although there are some acts of hooliganism, it is mainly between rival fans from clubs such as Celtic, Rangers, Hibernian and Hearts. In the case of Celtic and Rangers, there is always the issue of sectarianism – Protestants against Catholics. With regards to the national team – the Tartan Army are renowned for their friendliness. In Scandinavia the problem became bad in the 1980s and the most notorious hooligan group is IFK Goteborg from Sweden. The scale of hooliganism in Scandinavia is less severe than England’s. As in Scotland, supporters of the Danish national team (‘rooligans’) are well-known for their friendly behaviour. In Italy, hooliganism is fast becoming a political problem which is organised and racially motivated. Instead of firms, the Italians have ‘ultras’. But of course you know better and you'll spout sproradic unrelated incidents by individuals to try and prove it.

I think you'd be hard pushed to find many Scots who do Cammy. Or do you really believe most people who follow Scotland believe this and to use your most favoured argument - have you asked them all? Ridiculous!!! Well you're probably the only one who realises this as most people don't believe it to be true. It's called the English disease for a reason. There are far less Scots arrested at matches abroad than many countries and we don't have anywhere near the same amount of people who have to hand in their passports than England. However, Cammy says we're all the same, nonetheless... And I've tried to google deaths at OF matches but came up blank... And I regularly read the newspapers about the matches and there tends to be about 45 arrests mostly for being drunk or disturbing the peace. Out of 50-60 thousand people, I don't think that's bad. But obviously the press are just lying as there no milage in stories about fans killing each other...

One pervert who happens to be Scottish flashes some and Cammy tars the whole country and everyone who supports Scotland with his shame... Don't know why he was there, could he be one of those Scots who supports England?

Cammy I never said England had a monopoly on idiots but don't let the truth get in the way of a good rant. You must have a different experience of different nationalities than me. Although not all people from the same country are the same there does seem to be correlations about certain parts of their nature. People can be more likely to act a certain way depending on their country of origin. You may not like it, but Scots definitely have a far better reputation abroad than the English, just as the Canadians have a better reputation than the Americans and the Czechs a better reputation than the Germans. You may think everyone is the same but that's a pretty ridiculous way of thinking to me. But Cammy you always staunchly believe what you want to believe and I know there's no way I can change your mind on any subject no matter what evidence and compelling arguments I can put forward. You come across to me as a bit of a Rab C Nesbitt who always has a bee in his bandage, and won't listen to anyone else. The sad thing is that our country does have a reasonable reputation for being friendly and respectful while abroad no matter how many arseholes spoil it, but you're a Scotsman yourself and you'll try your hardest to disparage us as a nation.

I've never sang it as I've never understood what it has to do with Rangers... Also I didn't know there was any words.

Sweden has a Rangers player in their squad so what's the dilema? I'd like T&T to beat Paraguay due to big Marv. I especailly wanted Croatia to beat Japan due to Prso and Nakamura but sadly that didn't happen. I also wouldn't mind Larsson scoring a hat-trick to shut up the people who said he was only scoring loads in a "shit league". As for the Germans it's a different generation now just as it's a different generation of Englishmen than the ones who raped, pillaged and killed our ancestors. They are also a member of the Union for those unionists out there...

Actually no, the English boo because many are xenophobic and this is just one expression of it, Scotland do it because they think it's funny when it isn't. Scots generally do not act or talk to or about foreingers the same way as the English and do not act the same way abroad. This is why I've heard the phrase, "Oh, you are Scottish, you are so much nicer than the English!" so often while on my travels. For instance, I've never heard of the TA burning local money to wind up the up the country's citizens.

I agree and it's something that the TA are pretty bad at, as are the ever xenophobic English. And Rangers fans are also no better when they boo the names of all the players of the opposing team when they are announced over the tannoy at friendlies.

No Cammy, the world cup started days before. I expect them to tell the truth. You keep saying how English people like Scotland, the reason they said it is not only that they are arrogant but they also don't even think about Scotland. They should know that Scots are watching and be a bit more respectful. They should also be a bit more respectful to a far better footballing nation than them in the form of Brazil. All they needed to say was "And England's world cup starts here". But their general arrogance coupled with disrespect for another British nation came through, oh so easily.

From what you say, the one's you meet are in Scotland and so are probably a bit more enlightened and also a bit more polite... How can the English hate Scotland? - "It's got some of the nicest scenery in England..." That's probably the main difference - they think Scotland is a backwater that's part of England and we know we have a proud history. Do you know I've had arguments here about the existance of an English passport. Half the people here think they actually have one!

Yes but what about when they are disrespectful to Scotland? I remember the last time we were in the world cup we played in the prestigious opening game against the champions, Brazil. About 4 days later, England played their first game and the BBC commentator, broadcasting in Scotland, says, "And the world cup starts here!" If the English had to put up with what we have to, say from a German centric European TV monopoly, we'd have left the EC by now.

Scotland are not even on most English people's radar except when they want to ridicule us. They rarely even know when we've played or what the score was. They usually see us as Mickey Mouse and not worth thinking about. They are so nice to us that when they are thrashing a team they sing "Are you Scotland in disguise." Funny how they forget we played them off the park in the last game between the nations.

This is pretty good except I don't know the tune...

No problem at all!

He still hasn't got it right: It's "Wattereus"

Ahhh, it's great to talk about Eck in the past tense, soooo much more relaxing.

Probably a better keeper than a manager though...

Not bad Pete and catchy

Price Waterhouse?

I don't think the "Billy Boys" is an anti-terrorist song... Totally agree.

Thanks for the comments. I thought I'd extend this one for comedy value:cool: : He came from France, he's one in a million, He studied coaching at Rennes and Lyon, that's where Murray, caught his eye. Bain told him that the Mint was loaded, He said "In that case I'll have a new centre forward." They said "Fine." and in thirty seconds time, we said, "We want you here, because we are the people, We want you to do whatever expert coaches do, We want you to win for Rangers people, We want you to win for Rangers people, in blue." Well what else could he do - He said, "I'll see what I can do..." Bain took him to the Bosman market, He didn't know why but he had to start it somewhere, so it started there. He said pretend you've got no money, Paul just laughed and said, "Oh you're so funny." Bain said "Yeah - Just joking, you've got about 15 Million!" "I really want to win for Raungers people I'll buy the best value players that I see I'll train them up till they're a team of legends" I want to win for Raungers people - like me" And we all understood We just smiled as the guy's a dude. Get a ticket for Ibrox Watching Boydy prowl the box Drinking bovril, sing a song You know a goal won't be too long With Burkie on the right We'll beat Celtic out of sight With Sionko on the ball Then Dado's shot's unstopable We're going to win because we are the people Paul's going to do whatever expert coaches do He'll never fail the Rangers people As Celtic watch the league slide out of view And you dance and sing in blue Because that's all all you need to do Sing along with the Rangers people Sing along but not "Billy Boys", thankyou. Laugh along with the Rangers people Laugh at Celtic even though their bitter at you and the stupid things that they do Because Rangers are so cool.