Pacific Quay Musings?

[Gonzo79 13,637]

Union Flags seem to really get under their skin. 

 

 

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The Bay of Biscay.

 

Currently aboard a Brittany Ferry without the necessary needs of marine navigation ie cardboard funnels and painted on windows. My destination is Santander and, then a month's hurl around the Iberian peninsula. The seas is slate grey, much like the skly and tonight's conditions are predicted to be on the rough side, Bootneck conditions.

 

Traveling down to Portsmouth on Saturday, PQ CSC navigated the guid ship, Sellik through the calmest of waters. Hands on the tiller began with Angela Haggerty on Saturday morning with Shereen Nanjiani. Then, Off the Ball had Sellik State of Mind Editor, Paul John Dykes on again. Paul John needed a ticket for the Cup final and RAB and Tam the Token facilitated the shout-out for two hours. RAB trooled Kenny Mac again, claiming he was unavailable for broadcast due to connectivity problems with the Bristol Bar. How we laughed.

 

Sportsound had the full roll call, Chris, Tom, Paddy, Peter Grant, Kheredine, ................. etc, don't rock the boat, Ange is a real Sellik man.

 

Sunday morning, it was Connie McLaughlan for three hours, she told us, "Humza will be gutted if Ange goes". 

 

It is the one thing about PQ, we are continually told the Sellik state of mind. 

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Shifting the Goal Posts.

 

Touring around coastal Galicia is quite the thing, you arrive at another near deserted bay to find a shack willing to provide a Board of Pulpo and a large glass of the local Albarino for 10 Euros. I was on the southern side of Baiona two days past and found a Hotel Glasgow, three star spa by the Atlantic edge. Now, their Pulpo is served on a wooden Board accompanied with thickly sliced tattie. A generous dousing of Piementos Pecantes, then quickly baked in a woodfire oven. The acidity of the Albarino is the very dab.

 

This week's PQ mutterings are brought to us by Podcast, thus a heavily Edited statement of intent. The acidity in Off the Ball is a product of it's terroir. Pat Nevin was first up on Saturday, he has a book to punt. Both broadcast and print media have been accommodating Pat for nearly a month. It is a follow up to his first tome and Pat hints at a trilogy. We know Pat is a literary addict and a Muso' because, he keeps telling us so. 

 

Ten days ago in the Guardian, Pat was telling all about life with an adult son, Simon who has autism. Now, given RAB Cosgrove's lad, Jack endures the same condition; you think a highlighting of the condition will ensue. No. Pat is a long term big wheel at Chelsea, thus an insight into Michael Beale? No again. How about something current like Pat's time at Celtic Boys' Club and, that interview he gave to BBC Scotland last November and still not broadcast? Still no. Pat regaled us with tales of the Fir Park sixteen yard box, a Fir Park crossbar that was four inches closer to the ground on one side and, John Boyle was way-out whacky.

 

The best bit was saved for last, his one year tenure at Rugby Park. Pat claimed it his happiest year in football. As the close season arrived a young Killie player(no names, no pack drill) approached and after telling of his impression at Pat's conduct with his fellow Youths, he asked Pat and his wife to attend his wedding? He told of it being held at the family home, a reception mainly in the garden. Pat told of his honour at the invite and then his ghast was flabbered as the lad said, "will you stay in the garden throughout, ma Da doesn't like catholics in the house".

 

Token Tam cut across saying, "ah, Pat ends with a tale from Scotland's past". Pat replied, "the past"?

 

Sunday had the return of RAB's near Dennistoun neighbour, Susie McCabe. If you care to look back, Susie is no stranger to similar stories of the Pat ilk. Further, she likes to beat the drum for Nicola and Nationalism. Not on Sunday, I suspect the drum remains locked up in the Murrel Motorhome? Susie was the foil to RAB's slashing sabre. RAB raised the Hootsmon piece penned by The View from the Terrace regular, Joel Sked. This is a first, RAB sees the Terrace lads as competition and, in his 71st year does not like sharing Auntie Beeb's meagre rewards. However, Sked had given all Scottish Premiership sides a mark out of ten for their season and RAB liked it.

 

Sellik scored nine out of ten, the only downside being Europe and, Susie was quick to agree after, "all the trophies are in our cabinet". Aberdeen scored eight out of ten; yep they secured third on the basis of a seven match winning run but, were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by a team from the sixth teir of the game, Darvel. You might see the flaws appearing? Herts and Hibs were both fives, St Johnstone was a four and, RAB went on at length agreeing with the mark. RAB ended with, "Dundee United received one from ten whereas Rangers were awarded three". No discussion, just quiet sniggers all round.

 

Last season, Rangers achieved something no other Scots club has achieved in twenty years, qualification for the Champions League group stages. Played four games against more than decent opposition, Union St Gillois and PSV. We won through by defeating USG 3-0 and PSV 0-1 away in Eindhoven. We added most to the Scottish Euro coefficient for the fourth season running. Sellik go straight into the CL groups because of points secured by Rangers(Susie did not mention that), Joel Sked's own darlings, the Hearts made group stage in the Conference groups because of Rangers points(Joel did not mention that) and, RAB's beloved Scottish football sits ninth in the Euro rankings largely because of Rangers. He could not tell you who we played and defeated these last five years because like the rest of PQ - the achievements were deliberately ignored because of BBC Scotland's feud with Rangers.

 

When Pedro stood in the Luxembourg shrubbery, everyone of those bastards were quick to lament the effect on the national coefficient. They have shifted the goal posts on that but, Joel Sked has learned a lesson at the knees of RAB - stick it on the H-u-ns and you will be subject to greater amplification.

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[Scott7 5,173]

It’s untold what Nevin did when excluded from the marriage venue. If he didn’t leave immediately his story is not believable.

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"BBC Scotland has asked Celtic to comment on the decision to deny the BBC access to the media conference and is waiting a response".

 

It is baking hot today in southern Portugal, the mercury rises and the Government have issued a yellow health warning. I was thinking, the only way the ante can be raised is if Nicola and Peter made a break for their nearby holiday villa in their luxurious motorhome. However, it would appear events back home have caused a media stir? I received a text an hour or so past from an old mate who does private camera work in the sports journalism field. He was setting up at ra Stade de Gadd when the scuttlebutt broke reference BBC Scotland.

 

it is standing room only and sharp inhalation whilst standing upon ones' tiptoes for the re-presentation of tombstone teeth, Brendan Rodgers as newly appointed Sellik Gaffer. Why has Peter banned the uber faithful? Chris, Tom, Pat, Kheredine, Amy, Connie, ................... etc are all in a right two and eight. The never faulted, not once on Ange's dismembered member and they were all ready and waiting for full throated consummation of Bren's Brie. What is the problem, the merest hint of a glow in Bren's shuch and there will be a dozen PQ tongues willing to do the needful.

 

Amy Canavan is beside herself, she is sorry they cannot bring every Celtic beat and assures her listeners that PQ are doing everything in an effort to resolve the situation.

[Gonzo79 13,637]

I'm thinking Tom English's article about the rat returning might've prompted this ban.

 

They're a touchy* bunch at the Piggery.  

 

 

*touchy feely if you're a young boy

[26th of foot 5,836]

Where does Tam the Token turn next?

 

It would appear a line by Tom English in a preparation for Brendan's return has had ra Sellik issuing banning orders. Apparently, Tom referred to, "the shameless one". An even bigger Sellik man suffered the same fate yesterday, Peter(McGuire)Martin of PLZ Soccer was NOT allowed entry either. Again, in the period of speculation before appointment, Peter Martin wrote, "Some people have short memories. Player revolt, tedious football, European humiliation and, a man declaring his love whilst working his ticket out of the club". The one time self-styled, 'Biggest Tim in Newarthill' sets up his own Sellik fanzine, fills it with fellow Yahoos and, uses every broadcast minute as a Sellik celebration; Big Peter L says NO?

 

Back in his Radio Snyde days, Peter Martin took over from former Sellik PRO, Paul Cooney. During Gordon Strachan's tenure he became most encouraged with his team's progression to the CL knock-out stages. Similarly, with Lennon in his first spell. He pleaded with the Board to release the necessary funds to make ra Sellik a player on the BIG stage. It was a masturbatory exercise - you know world wide support, a passion unsurpassed, the electricity of ra Stade de Gadd, .......... etc. Peter was becoming a pest. Big P summoned Peter and administered the necessary punishment. Radio Snyde were denied commentary at the next home Euro evening.

 

Peter Martin had to sit upon a comfy cushion in the Snyde studios with James Grady, drinking wine watching their heroes on telly being filleted at the Stydome by AC Milan and Barca' on both occasions. 

 

The message from BIG P is clear, there will be NO deviation from the given brief. Peter Martin and Tom English are a couple of House Paddies, they will bitch and moan to fellow Yahoos but ultimately do what is required to get on BIG P's good side. PQ is already suggesting a sycophantic apology and an offer of compensation. Tam the Token works for both BBC Scotland and PLZ Soccer, what does he do if his fellow Journos decide to boycott Sellik Park in a show of solidarity with yesterday's unjust treatment by ra Sellik?

 

Remember Tam, there are the school fees, the big hoose in Jordanhill, the various Bookie accounts and, the school fees.

 

A wee reminder at this point - Rangers did not ban Chris McLaughlin, he had his press privileges withdrawn after numerous warnings. Fellow Journos at BBC Scotland decided to boycott Ibrox in sympathy and for the next five years, Rangers supporters paying their license fees received next to no coverage of their club.

 

 

[JohnMc 2,473]

I read English's article and it was hardly a hatchet job, I'm surprised how touchy Celtic are. If Celtic don't start the season well it won't be long before the media and some of their support turn on them. I look forward to that. 

[compo 6,141]

Maybe we should follow Celtic and ban all the journalists that write pish and piffle about Rangers probably be a very small press conference but it’s about time we stood up for ourselves .

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Beeb Speculation?

 

My Iberian hurl has ended, my drive up the road from Portsmouth yesterday was the usual nightmare. Driving in both Spain and Portugal is a joy, the adventure of the empty roads. Although, try finding a parking place in any Iberian town or village? The entire peninsula is parked out. Anyways, the wheels of my car had just left the roll on - roll off Ferry when Radio Four was speculating upon the name of a well known Auntie Beeb Presenter who has paid £35k to a seventeen year old girl for sexually explicit images. I note several Beeb personalities have anxiously got on their marks to state, "it's no me". Jeremy, Gary, Nicky, ...... et al are the chorus.

 

Now, decisive action has been taken at Broadcasting House, they have suspended the Presenter concerned. He or she has been taken off air. Being away for over a month, immediately I wondered about Creepy Chris, the grassy knoll sentinel? Then, at Noon I listened as 'Off the Ball' announced RAB Cosgrove and Ray Bradshaw as Presenters. No mention of Token Tam and, the same today. Would Tam the Token shell out £35k for a tug? What about Kheredine, Tom, Pat, Susie McCabe, ..... etc?

 

We cannot underestimate the effect of their beloved Sellik banning PQ from the unveiling of Brenda. Doing a Derek Mackay sexpesting a teenager of school age is the behaviour expected from unrequited love.