26th of foot

Lancelot du Lac was from Brittany, he attended St Malo Academy. The French do not allow religious interference in public schools.

When we were in possession, the diamond looked to have a bit of width. Defoe was through the centre, Morelos was wider, mostly on the left. Both Kent and Arfield took turns at the point of the diamond. Jack was the sitter. Davis was mostly left to Arfield's right on the diamond. As the manager said, the acquisition of both Defoe and Davis allows him to tweak formations. In the first half, out of possession, the midfield diamond was narrow, and Helsinki played into out, often on the edge of our box after two passes. I think we lose the effectiveness of Alfredo the further wide he moves, Kent marginally less so. The back five will have to push further up, there are glaring gaps waiting to be exploited. In all my years, I cannot remember a whole team being replaced at half time? Helsinki finished several weeks past, winning the league by 16 points. It was a good work out, and I thought the Finn's number 22 was a stand out. Tall, slim, slight of build, but moved the ball quickly. His passes with either foot often saw Helsinki playing with their backs to our goal, on the front foot. He looked under 21 and a genuine prospect.

Liam McLeod informed the viewers that the stand's superstructure was from Douglas Park, the 500 seats came from Ashton Gate. Salvage is an Ershur past time.

I suspect all the Scottish Cup shocks will be rattled off, in an attempt to find some perspective? Berwick Rangers against Rangers, Stenny versus Aberdeen, Clyde knocking out ra Sellik, ................. etc. I wonder if Arthulie's 4-2 victory over ra Sellik in the first round of the Scottish Cup in 1897 will receive a mention?

After five minutes added on, Talbot put Ayr United out of the Scottish Cup, 1-0.

Five minutes remaining, one nil Talbot.

I must apologise to both my fellow Gersnetters and Leigh Griffiths. The above photograph was definitely snapped at Lennoxtown. I can confirm the identity of the subject is Peter Lawwell's Gimp, otherwise known as BBC Scotland's Chief Sports Writer, Tom English.

I can confirm the above photograph was taken at Lennoxtown. It is Leigh Griffiths yesterday morning, when both Liable Relative and Child Maintenance Officers attended the training ground with the appropriate warrants.

'Even though Johan signed for ra Sellik, played for ra Sellik, and won honours at ra Sellik, he has no connection to ra Club. He is a separate entity'. The above is a statement issued by Peter Lawwell on £30 of software, written in face paint.

Hopefully, whilst transparency is being discussed, the Rangers' representatives demand that BBC Scotland's Sportscene runs credits? It is the only show on TV that does NOT run credits. Considering, they decide what players get the treatment, I think those of paying a license fee, have the right to know the Producer, Director, Editor, ................ etc? They are making the decisions on the referral process.

Of course, you are correct. Ra Sellik's statement demanded John Beaton and other referees should be made to explain their decisions post match. The usual on message types in main stream media rationalised it and supported such an inquisition. Last week, the elected Chair of ra Sellik supporters' association, (Mad) Joe O'Rourke presented the idea of referees being confined to a room, whilst representatives of clubs and supporters berated/inquired as to the derivation of decisions, as reasonable. It would appear elements of Scottish football as well as politics, makes for queer bedfellows? Mad Joe, Chris Sutton, John Hartson, and Tom English should be the next cast for, 'Four Men in a Boat'. Ra Sellik are proposing a Spanish Inquisition, we must know who is to be the nominated Auto da fe?

Where is Ronnie Glavin?

If the Killie game next Wednesday is available, I would be willing to do the match preview?

Reference the thread : How can Rangers justify the Defoe deal? The clip lasts twenty minutes, it's taken from a podcast by Irish Independent radio entitled, 'Off the Ball'. The show is hosted by Joe Molloy and Kevin Kilbane is riding shotgun. They have a topic, 'the Rangers Revival' and invite BBC Scotland's Chief Sports Writer, Tom English to provide insight into Gerrard's management style at Rangers. Actually, what it does is provide insight into BBC Scotland's indolent treatment of both Rangers and Rangers supporters. Joe Molloy hosting exudes Irish charm and enjoys bonding through the medium of conspiracy. Tom is slaughtering Rangers finances and hints it's only going to get worse. Rangers are driven by the armageddon of ra Sellik achieving ten-in-a-row. It's a forecast that has Joe sneering and he is unable to indulge, "is somebody not going, is this not feeling a bit familiar everybody"? Tom travels from sheepish grin to open face guffaw. He recovers because he admires Gerrard, "I am a big fan of Steven Gerrard". Tom expands, Gerrard has been exceptional, has a big presence, and offers, "you have to have your wits about you when you are in the same room". Further, Tom concludes Gerrard's dealings with the media in Scotland has been exceptional. Certainly, Tom is giving an impression that he has crossed swords with the Rangers manager? Joe inquires as to Gerrard's style of management, "have you had the chance to sit down with him"? Tom's embarrassed smile appears, you know that one he reserves for discussing effigies hanging by the neck from the north stand at the Stade de Gadd? A hesitant Chief Sports Writer at PQ comes clean, "No, we have a particular local difficulty here Joe, BBC Scotland and Rangers don't see eye to eye". Joe continues, "is that right, is that a long term situation"? A hesitant Tom admits, "yeah, it goes back a number of years now. The less I say about it, the better". I suspect Joe is nonplussed that expert Tom is in the same darkness as himself but Tom opens a door to recovery, "it's impossible for me to speak to Rangers players so I speak to players who play against Rangers". He offers Hearts close season signing, Steven McLean as his star witness, "he tells me that Rangers are tougher, mentally and physically. They are stronger, better coached and organised". It's a Fred Quimby production, after 20 minutes of padded speculation, we are entitled to hear, "that's all folks". An insight into Rangers by talking to opposition players. At least, it's consistent all PQ discussion on Rangers is by opposition supporters for opposition supporters. All that is expected of Rangers supporters is that we continue to pay our license fees to enable Tom's considerable remuneration.

Sunday Politics is BBC Scotland's flagship TV show, it is hosted by Gordon Brewer. Sunday morning viewing can be a minefield? Thirty minutes of Bexit discussion ensued and a member of the three person panel offering expert opinion was, Angela Haggerty. Her designation was given as, 'Journalist'. Angela's hair is currently bright glossy red, like all things Angela, her roots are showing. It amazes me these last few years, the number of times Angela appears on BBC Scotland TV/Radio, described as an expert or offering opinion on disperate matters. Truly, there are a succession of Producers that promote Angela as a Lass o'Pairts. The PQ economic pie is particularly sliced to support like minded individuals, and we all get to pay for it.

Mon ami, Qu'est-ce que c'est floozie?

I have sent you a PM.

Again Chris, remind me of what you said reference then team mates, John Hartson and Stephen Pearson leading the on stage Kari oki at the Clanree Hotel, Donegal? Good to see you have met up again with Alison McConnell. As a then married man with a family, what advice did you give young Sellik View cub reporter, Alison?

I hope Ray McKinnon has not inadvertently stuck a label on Zak Rudden. Zak Rudden may, or not be, the next Ally McCoist. It's quite a claim and I understand journalistic license has been utilised. Falkirk's manager praising a young player, searching for a term of reference, has chosen attributes most folks associate with Ally. I remember Billy McBungle praising a young Sellik player, Stevie Fulton. He associated him with Roberto Baggio, on screen; thus no journalistic license. Fulton became a figure of ridicule.

It's a Fcuking Disgrace? Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday lunchtime and evening, PQ provided an exceptional service for fellow Sellik fans. A couple of couple minute interviews in Dubai with Yahoo new Bhoys, Oliver Burke and Timothy Weah. The middle day, Tuesday had a five minute chat with Brendan. Book ending were interviews with Neil Lennon and Derek McInnes, a couple of scraps thrown to Dandies and Hi-Bees because they are wintering in Dubai too. Tonight, nothing from Camp Sellik. In fact, it appears Kheredine Idessane and Jane Lewis stopped off for three days, before moving on to Australia to cover Andy Murray's latest attempt on the Aussie Open. I suspect a PQ Bean Counter is ensuring sound budgeting procedure? License fee payers that support ra Sellik, Hibs and Aberdeen too, and follow Andy Murray's exploits are well catered for, proper coverage. The Canary Islands take their name from packs of flesh eating, rabid dogs. It would be a fcuking disgrace if PQ sent any staff there, to provide a service to license fee paying Rangers supporters?

Were Timothy Weah and Paul Larkin inside Sellik Park on the same day? I propose we let them settle prevailing issues with light sabers?

Prince Bluster or Baron Blowhard? Ten days after Rangers 1-0 victory over ra Sellik. Immediately after the game's completion, BBC Radio Scotland had an emotional Pat Bonner lamenting ra Sellik's summer transfer activity. We should remember that the green'n'grey hooped horrors spent £9 million on Edouard. Pat lapsed into utilising the word, 'we' when ranting about the lack of support given to Rodgers by Peter Lawwell. He criticised the CEO further by quoting his reported £1.1 million annual salary with added £2.3 million bonus. The rant finished with, "and why we've spent £2.6 million on disco lights"? At this point, Tom English joined in with similar emotional gusto. Apparently, ra Sellik received their just desserts. In total, there were four hours of broadcasting time after the final whistle, and everyone was in agreement. Rangers deserved their victory, the only question was the margin of victory the performance merited? Next day, a couple of hours was spent by Jeff Webster, Billy Dodds, Tom English, and Hugh MacDonald discussing the previous day's games. Again, nothing was mentioned reference refereeing. Current Sellik season ticket holder, Graham Spiers took to social media to tell his fellow Yahoos that their John Beaton conspiracy theories would not wash. The average rating for Beaton in various newspapers was between 7 and 8. On the Sunday evening, Sportscene carried the first highlights, emphasising three incidents involving Alfredo Morelos. Dandy Don, Liam McLeod mentioned all three during commentary, quite a departune from his previous day's radio commentary, the emphasis then being on Rangers good fortune at a clearly deflected goal. Another Dandy and host of Sportscene, Jonathon Sutherland primed both Michael Stewart and Steven Thomson in their post match analysis with, "here's a thing". The thing being those three incidents, again. Alfredo was lucky was the concensus. Michael Stewart felt it would be hard to defend the Columbian if he had been red carded for booting Broonaldo in the baws. I will let retired English Referee, Dermot Gallagher do the defending, he pointed out that Morelos had his eyes on the ball, whilst raising his foot in an attempt to kick the ball over his head. Brown's leap takes himself to the right and out of Alfredo's eye line. Gallagher says no caution. In fact, Dermot Gallagher would have cautioned Morelos once, for his treading on Ralston. A wee aside for the plethora of Dandies, they failed to amplify Shinnies blatant dive for their second penalty against ra Sellik earlier in the week. Further, Sutherland opening the week before show with Rangers supporters invading the Perth pitch, what about his fellow Dandies doing likewise after Aberdeen's second goal and game clincher at Livingston? Proxy sauce for the ram, and not the ewe? The eruption was Christmas Eve, constant reshowing of the incidents, greater amplification, and a few more statements got things moving by PQ. The result and performance had been conscrued, the emphasis was the referee's performance. Eventually, ra Sellik make a statement; Peter has got to earn his combined £3.4 million remuneration this year. They all fall into revisionist line, Tom, Graham, Michael, DrStu' , ............... et al. DrStu' aware of his bread buttering, shouts again and again about Beaton socialising in the Crown Bar, Bellshill. Your right DrStu'; it's NOT Al Challtanin, your favourite fish restaurant in Calton Close. You know the one you have broadcast endorsements for on numerous occasions? I am sure the fact it's ten yards away from the front door of the Squirrel Bar(current gang hut HQ for the Green Brigade) allows YOU to dine in peace? Tom does a Worzel Gummage, he takes off his Prince Bluster head, he has whipped the baying crowd into the required frenzy. Today, he is Baron Blowhard. Referees being threatened and given police escorts to games is beyond the pale. "It damages the Scottish game". Those threatening referees, "are not fully formed human beings". Tom is the Chief Sports Writer for BBC Scotland. It's like Tom's take on those hanging effigies at Sellik Park. Two life size effigies hanging from their necks, one replete in Rangers scarf, the other in orange collarette, twisted in the breeze for eighty minutes underneath the north stand. Tom screamed, "we're talking about effigies today in the twenty-first century"; then, proceeded to condemn the wrecking of the toilets in the away end by Rangers supporters. He quoted the £30,000 of damage, knowing a long standing agreement is in place for the cost of damage to be met by the away club. What's the damage to the Scottish game of strange fruit twisting in the breeze, we won't know because the blowhard is too uncomfortable to talk about it. Tom realises it, yabbering on about cracked ceramics is his safety valve. Actively creating a situation where a ref' has been threatened and is the recipient of police protection is also too uncomfortable, Tom becomes the sole arbiter of the image of the Scottish game. Tom doesn't think Beaton should explain himself openly to Sellik, he is now good cop to Peter's bad cop. Tom won't talk about the refs' strike of ten years ago, Peter has told him not to. Tom has been blowing the bugle on Peter's behalf, for those of us listening, he sounds more like a trumpet.

Sellik are resident in the Palestinian suburb of Dubai, there'a more liberal attitude to labour relations. Of course, Nir Bitton is training in burka and yashmak, full colour photos in this week's Sellik View, printed and distributed by the Daily Record.

Reporting Scotland. It's Monday evening on the 7th January, 2019. BBC Scotland have sent their Sports team to Dubai. Ra Sellik are having their winter training camp in the Gulf state. Hibs are there too. We are treated to an interview with Scotland's most expensive transferred footballer, Oliver Burke. Twice, he has been transferred for in excess of £15 million in the last two years. Oliver joins a long list of footballers who after joining the east end club, provide an immediate interview, telling of spending their childhood running around in the grey'n'green hooped jersey. It's fortunate for the English accented lad, that he does not come from Eastern Europe, South America, Central America, Asia, ........... etc; because then he would have to tell of tuning into the world service to hear live commentary on Sellik Euro games. Another hero at PQ is of course, Neil Lennon. Hibs are winter breaking in Dubai also. Neil indulges in a bit of empathy, claiming threats are dragging the Scottish game into the gutter. Neil has been the victim of threats and it's vile. Criticism of Referees is okay, they make mistakes, but threats are crossing the line. Jane Lewis is conducting the interview, Tom, Chris, Big Dick, ..... etc have all over played their hands on Alfredo Morelos, Thus, it was Jane who informed us that John Beaton is centre of attention, receiving a police escort at Somerset Park on Saturday. Then, BBC Scotland showed those three incidents again, in slow motion. The old firm game was nine days past. Tomorrow, Beeb Scotland will be in Columbia, interviewing members of the IRA training FARC guerrillas. They will tell the audience that even in the tropical forests, Colombians are booing Morelos. There will be another opportunity to see all three incidents again.

'We are up to our knees in MBEs'.