DUDE 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Also David Templeton's in there. I read somewhere he grew up supporting the Hooped Horrors, correct me if I'm wrong. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuznetsov 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 all those millionaires, where were they when we needed them? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDGE 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 all those millionaires, where were they when we needed them? Only Bill Gates, or someone of similar wealth, could've afforded to buy us with HMRC claiming that we owed them £100m in UNPAID taxes. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuznetsov 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 i found this cracking wee article http://www.thefreelibrary.com/WHATA+FAN-TTASTIC+GAME%3B+Celebs+line+up+for+the+Rangers+Man+Utd+clash.-a0109013075 Byline: BRIAN McIVER IT'S the battle between two of the biggest teams in the world and some of the most famous footballers in the country. But when Scottish champions Rangers meet Manchester United on Wednesday, the match won't just be followed in the stands and the pubs. Going by the number of celebrity fans following each team, the game is just as likely to be debated and argued about in celebrity hang-outs like The Ivy Bar in London as in The Horseshoe Bar in Glasgow. As two of the best-supported sides in Britain, both clubs havea huge army of famous fans who will be crowding round the TVs in hospitality bars and VIP tents to watch the big game if they can't get their hands on the precious tickets for the game. From golfer Colin Montgomerie to sexy newsreader Kirsty Young, a wide range of Scots celebs will be lining the Ibrox stands or watching the game from home. And they will be joined by Irish-born fans such as race driver Eddie Irvine and actor director Kenneth Branagh, as well as English chat show host Clive Anderson in cheering the Gers. But the famous bluenoses will face staunch opposition from the team which has arguably the most famous fans in the world. From every field of celebrity, including TV, radio, sport, movies and music, Manchester United have a huge famous fanbase. And they even have a token Scot in their side Radio Oneand MTV star Edith Bowman, from Fife. But the Scots team shouldn't be too worried Gers fan Robert Carlyle's famous Begbie character could wipe the floor with Man United-supporting Steve McFadden's TV hardman Phil Mitchell. Bluenose Clive Anderson is definitely funnier than Angus Deayton, Kirsty Young sexier than Zoe Ball and Kenneth Branagh has had more Oscar nominations than Steve Coogan will ever see in his life. And don't even mention Mick Hucknall versus Lulu. So are those celebs clued-in die-hards or glory hunters? Here are the teams for the Battle of Britain Celebrity Trial. RANGERS CELEBRITY ELEVEN3. GORDON RAMSAY THE controversial chef famously played for Rangers reserves as a youngster until he tried his hand at cooking and made it to the culinary first team. He will be one of the few celeb fans who actually go to the games and is never afraid to show his true colours. Verdict: Die-hard 1. COLIN MONTGOMERIE THE successful golfer is the most temperamental sportsman in either list and has spoken about his passion for Rangers. The Glasgow-born golf star is also fond of Leeds United, but insists his first team will always be the Gers. Verdict: Die-hard 2. KENNY LOGAN HE may be Down Under with the Scotland rugby squad for the big game, but the keen fan will be keeping an eye on the score. May spend too much time with a funny-shaped ball to be a real football fan, but the star sportsman does his best. Verdict: Die-hard 8. KENNETH BRANAGH THE Belfast-born actor and director is another unlikely footie fan, but the London-based star insists he is dedicated to hometown side Linfield, local club Spurs and Rangers. Hardly ever at a game, the classical actor is more a fair weather fan. Verdict: Glory Hunter 5. ROBERT CARLYLE LIKE a lot of Glasgow celebs, the Maryhillborn star onceclaimed to support Partick Thistle, but has since admitted to being a bluenose. He's seen at the odd game, but his filming schedule will keep him away from Ibrox most of the season. Verdict: Die-hard 4. CLIVE ANDERSON THE comedian and chat show host seems an unlikely bluenose, but has always followed his Glaswegian father's beloved Rangers. An Arsenal fan as well, Anderson is very proud of his Scots football heritage. Verdic: Glory Hunter 6. EDDIE IRVINE THE playboy Formula One driver spends too much time chasing fast cars, yachts and women to concentrate too hard on the beautiful game. Still, he often talks of his passion for Rangers. Verdict: Glory Hunter 11. KIRSTY YOUNG HER affections for the Govan club may have been altered by her split from Kenny Logan. But she is definitely one of the sexiest Gers fans around.Verdict: Glory Hunter 10. LULU ANOTHER unlikely supporter, tiny Scots songstress Lulu is a well-known Gers fan whose family especially son Jordan all go to the games. She has been seen at Ibrox now and again, but is hardly a week-in, week-out kind of star. Verdict: Glory Hunter 9. MARTI PELLOW SOME fans thought Wet Wet Wet were wearing their hearts on their shirts when they sponsored local side Clydebank back in the nineties. But the band, and especially Marti, were mostly Rangers daft. Pellow was a regular at Rangers dinners and charity events and even took out a full-page tribute advert in the club paper when manager Walter Smith left in 1998.Verdict: Die-hard 7. ANDY GRAY THE former Scotland star has become one of the best-known pundits on TV for his work on Sky but he still holds his old club dear to his heart. Well known for his enthusiasm, he will love being part of the Sky coverage for the big game this week. Verdict: Die-hard 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuznetsov 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Only Bill Gates, or someone of similar wealth, could've afforded to buy us with HMRC claiming that we owed them £100m in UNPAID taxes. claiming being a key word there. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuznetsov 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Also David Templeton's in there. I read somewhere he grew up supporting the Hooped Horrors, correct me if I'm wrong. bit of both. yes he said he was a rat catcher but only because his mum and dad split up and he grew up surrounded by vhermin. the lads hear was always with rangers. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragosani 60 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 How is Katie Holmes included? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDGE 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 How is Katie Holmes included? Season ticket holder in the West Enclosure. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuznetsov 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 How is Katie Holmes included? i am sure she was pictured with tom cruise at our match in sevilla a few years back, sitting next to ham n egg and john mcclelland. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUDE 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I wouldn't have guessed that in a million years. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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