26th of foot 5,859 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Like most Gersnetters I was viewing Rangers TV's live broadcast of today's fixture at Ibrox, against Dundee United. Clive Tyldesley was commentating and Kevin Thomson added colour. It was a more exciting match than most at the Stadium. The first half hour saw the Tangerines elicit terror. We are grateful for Greegs being the epitome of a Stopper. This passage of play had Kevin Thomson concentrating on the band of pigeons feasting on scattered seeds in front of the Broomloan. As Rangers ran into a two-zero lead before half time, Tyldesley took RTV into Test Match Special territory. It was befitting of old Johnners, speculation on whether the pigeons were east or west enders ensued. Thomson increased the ante saying, "if any support would support every individual pigeon on the Ibrox pitch, it would be Rangers supporters". Then, the Director ordered the cameramen to provide wide lens shots of the feral winged wonders. I admit to a weakness when visiting northern France, any table d'hote menu featuring breast of wood pigeon and boudin noir in a red wine jus accompanied with a couple of glasses of pinot noir, is a must have. Pigeons can be special, Skinner proved it, Winkie was awarded the Dikins Medal, and Dick Dastardly spent endless TV hours attempting to stop Yankee Doodle. I feel strongly, the Club must acknowledge our avian brothers and sisters, let's celebrate the Doo Order. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,222 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onevision 1,454 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Doo you really want to hurt them? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,764 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 The pigeons like it in Bar72. I've heard them referring to birds in cheaper seats as pheasants. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,186 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I remember getting a free pigeon starter in a McDonald hotel in Perthshire a few years back. Yum, yum, yum! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,859 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Frankie said: I remember getting a free pigeon starter in a McDonald hotel in Perthshire a few years back. Yum, yum, yum! You've viewed the game and you are prepared to eat the cast, heartless bastard! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,186 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, 26th of foot said: You've viewed the game and you are prepared to eat the cast, heartless bastard! I didn't just view the game, I ate it too... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,186 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Or is pigeon squab? I wouldn't know, squire... *tugsforelock* 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,242 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, 26th of foot said: Tyldesley took RTV into Test Match Special territory. It was befitting of old Johnners Blofeld. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,498 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Scott7 said: Blofeld. Blowers was on TV the other day, regaling the audience with the tale of how he and others drove from Chelsea to Mumbai (Bombay, as it was then known) in a Rolls Royce. to cover the !st test against India. Sometime in the 70s, as far as I recall. No pigeons, but I think that they managed some game birds on the way.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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