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Tut, tut, old chap. How can you suggest such a thing?

There was a time in Scottish football, oh 30 plus years past, when attendance presented an immediate mystery. Supporting Rangers, reserve games were the favourite for team lines containing A Newman, or A N Other, and very occasionally, A Junior. Trialists were a source of ambiguity, it usually took 15-20 minutes for some seer to appear and inform the uninformed of the player's name, past, and credentials. I believe there were regulations on the number of times a player could be listed as Newman, and I think clubs had a responsibility too? These days, I suppose it will be whatever Peter says? Hollicom FC has already issued a number of team lines with Trialists, the most notable was, 'Gregor Cox'. A real hard charging all rounder with a great engine. Energy levels kept Gregor making hard tackle after hard tackle. Gregor Cox's preferred pitch was the readers comments sections of the National, the Herald, and the Evening Times. Gregor was fiercely supportive of Catriona Stewart's columns, casually dismissive of any news item deemed not sufficiently nationalistic, and particularly aggressive reference Rangers and Rangers supporters. It took a year for a number of Bluenoses to j'accuse Gregor Cox as journo, Catriona Stewart. It would appear Gregor has sustained a long term injury because these last few months, Cox has disappeared. Hollicom FC continues to play fixtures and has a very real need of access. Last weekend, we had the organised chaos in George Square, Glasgow. Three different groupings took up position in the square; a protest focusing on making the lives of asylum seekers better, the national defence league intent on protecting statues, and the Green Brigade. I will say it, trouble makers all. Police Scotland assessed the threat and decided to kettle the 161 members of the Green Brigade and escort them back to the Gallowgate. Some scuffles broke out in the square and I believe there were six arrests? Catriona Stewart pulled on the Hollicom FC jersey and utilised her column over three newspapers to pose the question, 'why were peaceful demonstrators kettled by Police Scotland'? This was galling to Catriona because fascist thugs were allowed by the same Police, to run wild. Now, both the First Minister and Justice Minister had issued statements condemning the George Square disturbance and supporting the Police. Catriona wanted the same reaction as the previous week, where the Green Brigade were allowed to wander around the city centre for three hours with extended ladders and new street signs. Despite videoing and posting the film on YouTube with their prominent skull logo, BBC Scotland reported their actions as, "anti-racism campaigners" and, "activists". Catriona wants them referred to as, "peaceful demonstrators". Further, there's an understanding, those nine members of the Green Brigade that hung two effigies from the roof of the north stand, noose around the necks, hands tied behind their backs, replete in both a Rangers scarf and an orange collarete; were NOT prosecuted, Humza Yousaf's PF Offices lost all the evidence. Catriona expects a similar convenience. It's best summed up by BBC Scotland's Michael Stewart's comments last January, "I support the political sentiments and aspirations of the Green Brigade". Being called out is not on, and Hollicom were up for firefighting. Next up, reinforcing Catriona's column is SNP Councilor, Ruairi Kelly. He has published his letter across the same three newspapers, to the Chief Constable demanding to know why peaceful demonstrators were kettled, whilst fascist thugs were allowed to run wild. Remarkably similar language to Catriona Stewart, don't you think? Ruairi puts meat on the bones and expands the conspiracy. He tells us the 161 members of the Green Brigade had a Priest, a couple of elected officials and Trade Unionists within the number. Further, they noted police officers were wearing a blue patch on their uniforms. He asks if this was the thin blue line insignia which demonstrates, 'Blue Lives Matter'? He wants to know if this is legal under uniform regulations? The thin blue line patch is a homage to PC Fulton, knifed to death on duty in Glasgow some 20-odd years ago, it is a UK wide tribute. Councilor Kelly has been told this by PC Fulton's widow, Christine, by the Police Federation, and the Chief Constable. Councilor Kelly has since done a Gregor Cox, departed the field of play. It's the sustained effort and energy demanded by Hollicom in supporting the actions of the Green Brigade. I fear posterity will not be kind, the Green Brigade will be redefined at some point as, 'a separate entity' and those playing an active part will be cast into anonymity, just like A Newman, A N Other, and A Junior. We should remember their names.

Could Gregor and Catriona be one and the same

The last four names linked look like a failed attempt of putting names together by rolling for the letters with a die.

Defoe has the quality but doesn't work terribly well with SG's tactics.

Does anyone know if there has been any genuine interest in Buffalo? I know a few decisions against him have been a dubious but those decisions will likely continue into next season. Can Morelos be our number 9 next year? IMO, if we go with Morelos, it is essential that we bring in at least another striker of first team quality (not squad player) for both back up and to challenge for the starting spot.

If he’s as good a lawyer as he is a referee Hearts and Partick Thistle have nothing to worry about ?

I think he came the conclusion there wasn't any American imperialism and the realisation destroyed him.

I saw that. I find it hard to believe given his uninspiring record.

Another one fir the future... ?@RFC_Youth are delighted to announce the signing of James Graham from Ross County. While there was interest from a number of top English clubs, the 16 year-old striker has opted to choose Rangers as the place to continue his footballing development.

He’ll get far more game time in the SPFL and cups playing for Livvy.

Excellent signing. Couldn't ask for a better backup really. I felt we should give McCrorie a chance as backup, partly to reduce the wage bill a bit. But I'm happy with this. Defoe signing is great too.