blueflag 378 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) "Although you sometimes get people in England who just say they're a Rangers, or even a Celtic fan, I actually am a Gers supporter. "It stems back to my mid-teens, when I never seemed to have a Rangers shirt off my back. “A guy who lived round the street from me in Birmingham used to run a bus of around a dozen lads to Ibrox. That's how it all started. "At the time guys like Chris Woods and Terry Butcher were making their way up to Glasgow. The Graeme Souness era really started it for me, and I would always look for their results. "If anyone asks me if I support a team in Scotland it would most definitely be Rangers - I have strong leanings towards them.” Quote from stan in the past Attention seeker. Doesn't have a clue Edited February 21, 2015 by blueflag Lo 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Stan Collymore calls for Paul Gascoigne to be banned from BT Sport after commentary snub Former Liverpool striker takes to Twitter to express his anger towards BT Sport Samuel Stevens Stan Collymore has called for Paul Gascoigne to be banned from BT Sport just days after the former Liverpool striker was pulled from commentary for branding Rangers fans racist for singing sectarian songs. The 44-year-old pundit was due to commentate on the Scottish Championship club's clash with Raith Rovers but was dropped by the broadcaster after comments made on Twitter about members of the Ibrox faithful. Gascoigne, on the other hand, is set to appear on the channel's 'Fletch and Sav' chat show tomorrow morning alongside Russell Brand before Tottenham's meeting with West Ham at White Hart Lane. But Collymore, posting on the social media site, said: "If Gazza is well enough then he should be held to the same account as I’ve been and not be allowed on." During a three-year stint with Rangers, 'Gazza' scored 39 goals in 105 appearances but also stoked religious tensions with rivals Celtic by pretending to play a flute in front of their supporters. Making reference to that incident, among others, Collymore had initially posted: "Play the wee flute? Multiple arrests? Serial wife beater? Welcome to @btsportfootball on Sunday!" The former Aston Villa and Leicester City striker then revealed that he and 'eight friends' had cancelled their subscription to the digital sports channel after questioning the broadcaster's decision to book Gascoigne. He added: "And if Gazza isn't well still @ArsenalMiami then I'll be asking questions as to why a mainstream broadcaster why a sick man is on TV." Collymore previously revealed that BT Sport had removed him from their coverage of the Rangers fixture, but insisted that it is 'better to be right than bury my head'. A spokesman from the channel said last night: "We at BT Sport abhor all forms of racism. It should not be tolerated in sport. "Last night, we withdrew a one-off invitation to Stan Collymore to appear on BT Sport as a commentator. The invitation was withdrawn because we did not agree with the nature of the debate that Stan launched on Twitter. "We also disapproved of attempts to draw BT Sport into the ensuing controversy. "This doesn’t amount to a sacking, as he’s not an employee. We don’t think withdrawing one invitation to Stan amounts to censorship. Tweet about Gazza. Stan CollymoreVerified account @StanCollymore Play the wee flute? Multiple arrests? Serial wife beater? Welcome to @btsportfootball on Sunday! Edited February 21, 2015 by pete 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PapaBear 0 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Actually, that's a fair point. Let's ban any man found guilty of wife beating from TV and radio permanently. No irony, I'm being serious. And, since it was Stanley's idea, let's start with him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudbertz 0 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) This man is getting way too many headlines now. He's delusional, and obsessed. EDIT : Actually got more to say on this. Given Gazza's state of mind for the past god knows how long, and that he's finally on the road to recovery and getting his life back on track, this is an absolutely terrible attack on him. I know its brought on through his Rangers links... why the hell else... but SC really needs to get a grip and watch what he is saying. Edited February 21, 2015 by Laudbertz 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhunter 0 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 This man is getting way too many headlines now. He's delusional, and obsessed. he'll be using the depression/mental breakdown excuse just shortly. the ultimate victim 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudbertz 0 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 he'll be using the depression/mental breakdown excuse just shortly. the ultimate victim I hope he does, and then issues apologies as and where they are needed. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudbertz 0 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Gazza's got the support of millions of English and many top ex pros. Ex pros that are still relevant and popular today like Linekar. Collymore's ostracising himself from them. ...and all for the sake of more twitter followers. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 He's trying to hard to make himself the martyr, he's covered all the bases now. Racism, Bigotry, Sectarianism and mental issues. But forgot his impotence. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,258 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I say is Collie-more that dogging chappy???? I know, I'll get my coat.......... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,413 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Stifling debate on offensive Old Firm chants only encourages bigots Daniel Taylor It’s different, though, with Rangers, trying to navigate a way through the fog of bigotry that still pollutes the club and the realisation, even in February 2015, that anyone who has a go will quickly find the hate mob unleashed on them. http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/feb/21/debate-old-firm-rangers-celtic 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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