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Rick Roberts

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  1. Not sure if its got any relevance, but i couldn't see Charles Green making any worthwhile mileage of the suggestion. Only recently club stable enough to act? Possibly hindsight on other issues from Peat?
  2. SCOTTISH FA CUP Su 20Apr 2008 N St Johnstone 1 - 1 Rangers D* UEFA CUP Th 24Apr 2008 Rangers 0 - 0 Fiorentina D SCOTTISH PREMIER Su 27Apr 2008 Celtic 3 - 2 Rangers L UEFA CUP Th 01May 2008 Fiorentina 0 - 0 Rangers D* SCOTTISH PREMIER Su 04May 2008 Hibernian 0 - 0 Rangers D SCOTTISH PREMIER We 07May 2008 Rangers 1 - 0 Motherwell W SCOTTISH PREMIER Sa 10May 2008 Rangers 3 - 1 Dundee Utd W UEFA CUP We 14May 2008 N Zenit 2 - 0 Rangers L SCOTTISH PREMIER Sa 17May 2008 Motherwell 1 - 1 Rangers D SCOTTISH PREMIER Mo 19May 2008 St Mirren 0 - 3 Rangers W SCOTTISH PREMIER Th 22May 2008 Aberdeen 2 - 0 Rangers L SCOTTISH FA CUP Sa 24May 2008 N Queen of Sth 2 - 3 Rangers For me, an obvious point for the SFA/SPL to pick up and change going forward, would be that a minimum time (say 2 clear days) should be added to any schedule. And that this would drive any fixtures. Not an arbitrary date or a tour of japan etc.
  3. I'm not sure if any one bar celtic would've acted like before then. Or had reason to. That said, they've certainly used Milne and Thompson (Petrie, Mulraney, that guy at Raith Rovers) at times since. Reid and their board have totally changed the game since their arrival. Part of the reason celtic have had so much traction with their off-field stuff is mostly that no-one expects it. This is why Reid went there and ripped up merry hell. I still think Scottish football is in denial about half of it. Sectarian industry/compliance officer/state aid/the weight they pull across the media - it stems from and is driven from the same place. Most write it off as "oh, they wouldn't do that", the sad truth is they would and they do.
  4. tbf Jackie Bird did ask if there were any strings attached. He said No. So its all kosher. Stand down everyone. ?
  5. Good pod guys. Enjoyable listen. I think you set at it at a very respectful level in the face of some pretty antagonist and consistently poor quality coverage over recent years. I think the conspiracy / mischief making distinction is semantics. I don't think its wrong to state that mclaughlin (and his team) are happy to polish celtic and throw mud at us as often as possible. Whilst as a problem I agree that its very localised to within one area within one dept. Over the years this "mischief making" has also at times permeated into different areas at different times. Kaye Adams and John Beattie have seen some of their shows clearly driven from a certain angle and with no intention of balance or even serious debate. Prehaps its as simple as tims will take an opportunity to attack when it arises and the BBC presents these opportunities at regular and higher profile levels.
  6. Haha I've started seeing McLaughlins face on passengers on buses and thru shop windows when walking down the street ?
  7. Anyone catch the Reporting Scotland report on the Hampden decision? McLaughlin at his self-indulgent worst. Haughey painted as saviour, obviously. Tom Hunter fronting half the money. Glasgow is the centre of Scottish football, spiritual home blah blah. Bit that stood out was on Hampden memories. Sound of commentary from Griffiths free kicks vs England. Fair enough. Only the pictures that accompanied it were stills of Griffiths. Fair enough. Then Tierney. Then Brown. Maybe i'm looking into these things too much these days, but that's some selective editing. I would say McLaughlin and his team are totally out of control. I hope they get slapped down soon and permanently.
  8. Is he still on loan at HMFC? Are Norwich not paying him 40/50k per week?
  9. Do we know that? I know he got offered but maybe because King wouldnt commit fully to him (short contracts, no gaurantees beyond summer etc) because he knew this might happen? I'm just guessing btw.
  10. That's a good point and there's plenty questions around it. Caixinha, can that be excused? Murty, only mitigation is that Gerrard was being readied in the background and we needed Murty to hang on. King is obviously main man. But does this weaken us in other ways. Does he surround himself with yes men? What did Paul Murray add? Likewise, are others kept around but better options available? Bigger hitters? Does King being there prevent anything or people getting involved, investment? Overall happy with things now, generally, especially Gerrard and his team. But do feel we've wasted some time along the way and missed some opportunities.
  11. I think most of these are covered on the BBC thread but i'll post them here... Clarity required around Mclaughlin and his situation from the club. Anyone that’s witnessed him in actions knows he was out of control and who pulls his strings. This needs reiterated as lack of info leads to people jumping to conclusions (people like me). Btw - BBC still blatantly at it to this day (coverage of McGregor appears solely to be because its Rangers, compounded by digs at Morelos and repeated mentions of Jacks “red” cards). I understand tabloids would get together and set narrative but why are BBC on this bandwagon. Contrast against stuff that gets overlooked - digs, kicks against us and celtics singing/violence last weekend. It would be good to know who made the call to boycott Ibrox. As others have said, there’s no real precedent for it - Man U and Dundee never got boycotted. Hard to see any other factor than “its Rangers”. I’d guess composition of decision panel would probably be revealing. If people like Cosgrove, English, Gordon etc are pulling together then its hardly surprising. If its supported higher up and allowed to continue then its disappointing/worrying and something club should be shining light on imho. The current level and quality coverage is a real damaging factor for RFC. Lack of parity with peers, limited exposure and tone of coverage are tangible. And have been for years (3 years now). As per people involved, I guess they aren’t too bothered about a solution as this status quo suits just fine. Bloody-mindedness to one side. The BBC are too big and important too just overlook and pretend we can exist without. Not just because of what it gives us, but when we are on the outside it also gives others an upper hand, for free. We should be (need to be) back in there and influencing it's output. I see the lack of action on this part as a failing of Rangers side. Unless there's something we're not being told - I would rather RFC made a bigger fuss over fair treatment etc. For me there’s a case that we should start demanded damages until the BBC buckles or at least make a public statement defining their position – if only to draw them out and give us something to attack. I’d be asking for £millions in compensation. Even if it’s not likely or possible I’d like to see an exaggerated, bullish posture adopted against them. I’d say they’ve breached their codes and duty and went out of their way to be awkward and aggressive against Rangers; ultimately, deliberately damaging the clubs brand and PR over an extended period of time. The club has been quite good on the front foot lately and the change since Paul Murray left had been overdue. Going further - I’d also be looking at demographics and politics within BBC Scotland and asking if we’re being excluded at some level – because it certainly appears that way.
  12. Do we know the full story yet? Either way. No one comes out of it looking great.
  13. Safe to say that one wont make the BBC highlights reel.
  14. No credit or mitigation given in the 20mins i listened to. Aside McGregor stopping it being a cricket score. But then of course, they agreed that the compliance officer should look at him,
  15. Caught some after match BBC scotland in my kitchen, possibly thru shear masochism. One thing that stood out was the lack of interviews with anyone Rangers. I forgot what i was listening to and found myself waiting to hear from Gerrard. It's a huge gaping chasm in their coverage. Gerrard's words were read back. But woefully misrepresented. His comment on the ref and the match defining goal were fair imho. Laughed at by panel. Dick Gordon later scoffing at "Gerrard blaming ref for defeat". McGregor obviously got some attention. I think it was Michael Stewart going off on him. Of course, morelos and other Rangers incidents get aired in his rant. One of the other panel said Ajer coulve left a bit on, was met with "oh i never saw that". The rant then weirdly went on to claiming the euro ran has been an exercise in parking the bus. Very bizarre. Oh and Willie Miller is a bitter bastard too. Sadly we never gave them anything to think about or shut them up.
  16. A nice big piece of land. Gifted to celtic. By celtic fans. From the public purse. Actually unbelievable. I hope that gets looked at and a lot of other recent activity.
  17. Games have to get played so not too bothered. I am bothered about the referee's performances on the opening days for the past few years though.
  18. http://ibroxcessnockcc.weebly.com/minutes/august-09th-2018 Some stuff on this one. Very limited info though. Key part below... 7.2 Application for temporary public licence - Ibrox Fanzone 11th August - area where this is proposed was originally part of a local trust and is now owned by Glasgow life. These facilities were given to the Glasgow life by the trust and the council on the condition that they be used for the local community. There was much discussion and objection to this proposed use. It was noted that unlike most licensing there was no option for individuals to comment and/or object. Community Council Can object until 9th July, as such a vote was taken by show of hands from residents. Objection was favoured by a very clear majority therefore Kirsty will send objection letter prior to deadline.
  19. Surprised BBCscotland havent thought of that. A (green and) whitewash of the position.
  20. iirc the whole fan fair at the start was transparency/trust, helping the refs etc Its strange that no one in the media ever discusses it (well not that i've heard). I've seen a few laughing at the process but it ends there. There's no analysis of the role, its performance, inconsistencies or bias, none. The role clearly draws a decent wage and other SFA resources but adds nothing obvious to the game.
  21. That is a point. Given the merry-go-round of halfwits in some of the English jobs there's an argument SG and his team have shown enough already to merit interest.
  22. It seems so obvious and looks so simple yet others made such an arse of it. I like the fact Gerrard seems to be attracting players to the club - in a way Murty or McInnes never could. Hopefully, he has a long successful time and the club retains the draw it deserves, because we'd definitely lost that.
  23. As someone stated before, like it or not the BBC has reach (and influence) to 500k punters. For next to zero expense to club. Maybe more on certain occasions. Two points. 1, it'd be daft to ignore this. 2, By ignoring we hand all of that machinery to our enemies, for free (effectively as it is now).
  24. True, granted a lot of theoreticals. But even then we did lump for McCoist - despite signs of limitations as manager.
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