Pacific Quay Musings?

[26th of foot 5,822]

Through the Window.

 

"Edinburgh Zoo have accepted the transfer of Rangers player, Filip Sebo, they plan to exhibit him".

 

These last 15 years or so, BBC Radio Scotland have run a special show each year on the 31st of January entitled, 'Through the Window'. It documents the transfers happening on the last day of the January transfer window. For a couple of hours, up till midnight, half a dozen of the usual talking heads report and discuss the various player movements. The above quote is from Richard Gordon(Big Dick), long term Host of the Show. Thirteen years past, Big Dick informed the listenership he had received an hilarious e-mail and wanted to broadcast it; however, he decreed he would need the Producer's nod before doing so. The drama built for over an hour.

 

I believe the Producer that evening was Martin Conaghan, he okayed the broadcasting of the e-mail and Big Dick had a hard time getting through the text without laughing. The other reporters found it funnt too, a couple laughed like drains. BBC Radio Scotland received hundreds of complaints, the gist being Zoos exhibit animals, why was Big Dick keen to dehumanise Filip Sebo? A disciplinary proceeding began and Big Dick was found to have no case to answer. It was pointed out that ra Sellik song contains a line, "we don't care what the animals say" and BBC Scotland confirmed that very message.

 

It was also pointed out that BBC Scotland do not broadcast such constant dehumanising propaganda about any other clubs' players. 

 

Have BBC Radio Scotland changed? Well, the hatred is just more careful.

 

Both Friday night's and Saturday afternoon's discussions on the latest transfers focused on Rangers. The consensus of the window's machinations was Hearts signing of Liam Boyce is THE transfer. they may be right? Rangers two signings of Hagi and Flo' Kamberi are naturally split. Off the Ball asked the question, 'has the son ever been better than the father'? The conclusion was no. Flo Kamberi was completely different, his crime was to say positive things about Rangers and Rangers supporters. DrStu' and Cowan concluded it was boak inducing. Agent, Allan Preston guesting on the show criticised Kamberi for not being respectful of Hibs. Further, he advised he cannot return to Edinburgh, the Hibs fans are fulminating on his remarks. Of course, Hibs have rescued Greg Docherty, a young Scot not fulfilling his potential because of lack of game time.

 

Big Dick hosting 'Open all Mikes' reinforced the already expressed views on Kamberi. He was most positive on Aberdeen's Venezuelan signing, Ronald Hernandez. He cost nearer the million pound mark than the half-million, a right back doing well in the Norwegian league. Michael Stewart ripped into Kamberi, called him stupid, cannot see where he will fit in at Rangers, and warned he should stay away from Edinburgh. Kheredine Idessane conducted his pre-match interview with Hibs Boss, Jack Ross, his first question was his reaction to Flo' Kamberi's remarks? Jack Ross sidestepped the question.

 

They do not openly refer to Rangers players as animals anymore; but future signings should be aware of the careful hate and ridicule coming their way, should they sign(and in particular say positive things about club and support) for Rangers. 

 

The second part of Off the Ball begins at 17.30hrs, I was continuing my drive home and heard 20 minutes of special guest, Derek Stillie. He remains both a Lawyer and a Goalkeeping Coach. He began by asking Chris Sutton for an apology? He was the Pars Keeper that day in 2003, when we won the League by defeating Dunfermline 6-1. He stated Sutton's remarks of expecting the Pars to lie down deliberately, were an insult upon all Pars players' professionalism. He then stuck it on Michael Stewart, like Sutton he was permanently angry. Now, DrStu' is a bi supporter of his fellow Scots nationalist, and he began to bristle. Stillie added, "maybe if Sir Alex had given him a game at Manchester United, he would be less angry". DrStu' replies, "oh, we're blaming Sir Alex"? Stillie opines, "your right, Sir Alex is Scots, it would have to be somebody English for Michael, let's blame Brian Kidd".

 

By next week, I am positive DrStu' will be blaming James Traynor for briefing Derek Stillie. 

[ranger_syntax 3,746]

4 hours ago, 26th of foot said:

Off the Ball asked the question, 'has the son ever been better than the father'? The conclusion was no.

Did any of them mention Paolo Maldini?

[Franc Ergs 1,343]

3 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said:

Did any of them mention Paolo Maldini?

Exactly, didn't fit their agenda though .

 

Frank Lampard Jr another one, and that was without thinking too hard.

[Frankie 8,114]

Not to mention Derek Parlane...

[Bill 13,717]

Great stuff @26th of foot

 

Derek Stillie seems to have been fully briefed and it sounds like he knew exactly what he was in amongst. Good for him.

[Gonzo79 13,535]

I doubt the Pacific Quay front bench bother consulting with the research department when there's an opportunity to stick the boot into Rangers. 

[Scott7 5,099]

Martin Buchan. RG should hav known that one. Part time supporter.

[compo 6,058]

Joao Ramos Do Nacimento played as a centre forward his son was a football player they called him Pele won three world cup winners medals 

[DMAA 3,596]

Absolutely astounding that Griffiths was not sent off that stamp. Not so astounding that Michael Stewart says it was a yellow card offence. Morelos would be crucified for that he has been sent off for things nowhere near as bad as that. 

[JohnMc 2,455]

16 hours ago, ranger_syntax said:

Did any of them mention Paolo Maldini?

His son made his debut for AC Milan at the weekend. He's an attacking midfielder apparently, not a defender like his father and grandfather.