26th of foot

I note he is from Wyoming, retains a house in Yellowstone. I suspect the Bears, Yogi and Bobo have been working on him. Halstead should be told, life at Rangers is no picnic basket.

Seriously, look at the choreographed puckered features. I suspect both have just been informed they have appointments booked for 8am the next morning at the Endoscopy Suite. A metre and a half of fibre optic up the jacksie concentrates the mind.

Yep, Connie's Life Coach company was called, 'Inner Buzz'. Her first contract was, ra Sellik. Remember, Paul McStay always insisted there be a buzz about the place.

A wee request, could one of the Mods post the picture of Connie McLaughlin and Michael Stewart taken at yesterday's League Cup quarter-final draw? The photo is on page 29 of the Rangers - Morton match thread. It was taken after Killie had eliminated the country's establishment team 1-0 at Rugby Park. I believe it will enhance the piece written below. The Price of Love. A song penned and sang by the Everley Brothers some sixty years ago, rang too true as both Connie McLaughlin and Michael Stewart conducted the League Cup quarter-final draw at Rugby Park, in the immediate wake of their beloved Sellik's elimination. It proceeded from bad to worse as Michael drew ball number one, Rangers for a home tie against Livingston. Michael looked like he had just been informed that Papa Bear had shat in his porridge. Meanwhile, Connie had just heard her brother, Chris was demanding she once more attach the big wooden strap-on. Incest is a game for all the family. "You talk too much, you laugh too loud". There is a cracking version of the song on YouTube by Bryan Ferry, propelled by Chris Spedding's driving guitar. Connie and Michael's version was on Viaplay but, they go way back together. Both have been presenters on ra Sellik TV, both are across BBC Scotland and, when the refrigerator door opens and the light shines; both will perform a Peter created choreography : "that's the price of love, the price of love - the debt you pay with tears and pain". As Rangers supporters, we know we have to negotiate three further games to pick up a trophy last secured by the club in 2011. Our current form suggests tough times lie ahead but, we must thank Michael for drawing a home tie. He becomes part of the conspiracy. Talking of which, I note Tam McManus is on the back page of today's Sun proclaiming Sellik's last minute penalty claim to be, "the biggest stonewaller I have ever seen". Tam is 42, he has been playing and watching football for 35 years plus, the biggest stonewaller ever, really? "Wine is sweet and gin is bitter - you drink all you can but you won't forget". Taking to the swally is the way ahead at PQ. Their main Sellik man, Pat Bonner is tea total but he still cannot name the vast majority of opposition players. This does not matter because he only ever covers Sellik games and only watches one team. Obviously, Pat's ears have been clothed and the others paying the price of love too because, none of them have commented on the now usual vile sickening sectarian abuse directed at Killie Boss, Derek McInnes by the greatest supporters in the world. It's the Price of Love.

Gonzo, I do not have a subscription to Viaplay, is there available footage of both dearest Connie and Michael attending this specific funeral?

During Brendan's pre-match presser he was advocating Derek McInnes as the next Rangers Boss. Today's result is Brendan's way of reinforcing his suggestion.

The draw is made : Killie v Hearts Hibs v St Boo Ross County v Aberdeen Rangers v Livi' The door is open for Michael to lift his first trophy as Rangers Gaffer.

The Scottish League Cup Final quarter-final draw is about to take place. The eight teams participating are : Aberdeen Ross County Hearts Hibs St Mirren Livingston Rangers Kilmarnock Yep, you have read that correctly, Brendan's green'n'grey hooped horrors are out the cup, losing 1-0 to Killie. Who do we want, who do you think we can defeat?

Only based on a hunch, gut feeling, sneaking suspicion ........... etc. Very much intuition as opposed to facts. I suspect Michael Beale will set up quite aggressively, go for it early. It might work, probably initially. Back in the day we would return from a Euro match two or three zip down and the cry was to throw the ball into the box and support it. Get an early goal, build the pressure, ......... ach you know the gig, we would get picked off and lose another couple of goals. Sounding the bugle usually left us all looking like trumpets. I believe PSV have genuine width and bags of pace, it could be a long night?

Rangers 4 Morton 0 FGS : Tavernier.

Similarly, my first visit to ra Pigsty would be circa 1967/68, we won 2-4. We had the Rangers end and a third of the Main Stand and a quarter of the Jungle. Ibrox reciprocated with the Celtic end and all of the west Enclosure plus a quarter of the Main Stand. Hampden was the neutral acre and was half and half. Season tickets have seen this sea change and it is most interesting that both broadcast and print media have completely supported the likes of Hearts, Hibs, St Mirren, ..... etc in their increasing decreasing of Rangers supporters allocations because of accommodation of own season ticketed support. Now, Rangers are utilising the same principles, lots of Journos cannot embrace because of their preferred prejudice.

Michael Stewart was speaking to BBC Scotland's Sean McGill. Last Saturday's 'Off the Ball' had two guests, Bobby Bluebell(Robert Hodgens) and Graeme McDowell are both Sellik supporters. Bobby penned a song once alongside his then girlfriend, Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama; 'Young at Heart' has ensured the Bluebells will continue as far as a Renault Clio will carry them. Graeme penned a book entitled, 'the System', we await Rosseau's review? Bobby utilised his position at the flowing trough to promote his fellow bandmates, the McLuskey brothers as they are doing the music for the revamped stage version of ra Sellik Story. He did not mention his Bassist, Lawrence Donegan; probably because Lawrence prefers a low profile these days. Lawrence is married to long term BBC Scotland Drivetime Presenter, Maggie Shiels. Lawrence left the music scene to become Sellik Director, Brian Wilson's Westminster Research Assistant when he was a junior Cabinet Minister. Maggie heads up Google News these days in between playing Poker. You can see the connections and influence that allows someone to sit of an evening staring at the Orwell Prize sitting on the mantlepiece. The Rangers Tax Case Blog was awarded the Orwell Prize and someone made it's in excess of one million impressions disappear over night. Indeed, RAB Cosgrove(username - Sarah Leyden) has demanded on a number of occasions that Rangers supporters forget all about the RTC Blog. Anyways, Lawrence pushed the preferred melody and Tam the Token and RAB were happy to harmonise with cries, "we need balance". It is like, 'we want to hear from Rangers supporters'; no they don't but feel they have to say it whilst extending the ridicule and fun. They had their weekly competition, if the answer is, 'tectonic plates', what is the question? Regular contributor, Tony Allen won with the following, "if the SPFL announced a new sponsorship deal with the earth's crust, who would Rangers claim to have a previous arrangement with - the answer tectonic plates". RAB, Tam, Bobby and, Graeme all gave exaggerated guffaws and Tony was rewarded with a BBC Scotland mug. The SPFL's Cinch deal which led to both Neil Doncaster and Murdoch McLennan apologising to Rangers and, the award of court expenses and compensation to Rangers charities needs a Lawrence Donegan-esque intervention. RAB and Tam are always telling us they detest the Blazers, here is the opportunity to press for redress and resignations. However, it reflects well on Rangers thus, on our first mention of the subject, we will broadcast misinformation and reinforce this by rewarding another, 'Good Friend of the Show'. Reporting news or re-reporting news otherwise more commonly known as revisionism is a BIG deal for RAB - he broadcasts a monthly blog on this very issue. As Blacksocksredtops says above, the national coefficient will only be news common currency if the Edinburgh clubs chip in appropriately. Both Hearts and Hibs progressed last evening and broadcast and print news outlets have been let off the leashes. BBC Scotland's website reveals Michael Stewart is a 'Sports Columnist', we await his fawning review of the System? I will remind Gersnetters of his comment on the Rangers - Cinch case, "we should be supporting Neil Doncaster and Murdoch MacLennan, these are the good guys here". It is just as well the former Sellik TV commentator speaks to BBC Scotland's Sean McGill to convey Peter's thoughts. The next ground to be fought over is the away ticket allocation for Old Firm fans. Sellik have knocked back Rangers offer of 700 briefs and, Rangers await the SPFL Board's decision on what Sellik offer for the New Year game? I suspect the Beeb should speak to Aberdeen's Alan Burrows. He announced a reduction in tickets available for Rangers traveling support whilst ensuring Sellik's allocation remained the same for last week's match. The taste of Peter's cheesy slong remains fresh in his mouth and, he knows PQ's fellow sycophants will support whatever he(Peter) says. Ah mean, Tom English has been a bad, bad Bhoy and PQ must show contrition.

The Challenge Cup third round(last 32) draw was made today and Rangers Colts will face Alloa Athletic on the weekend of 9th/10th September. I believe this is a dedicated international weekend, thus hope the club allow the game to be played at Ibrox and, a decent crowd traps to cheer on our youngsters.

I do not want to step on elfideldo's considerable horse shoes, he may yet post a match report on the second round Challenge Cup match between Stenhousemuir and Rangers Colts at Ochilview? Last evening, Rangers Colts traveled to face the Warriors in cup action and progressed in a tough fought 1-2 victory. I believe Bailey Rice limped off and Zak Lovelace was carried off the field. The Rangers goals were scored by Josh McPake and Zak Lovelace. I do not know when the third round is drawn.

"Rangers have got themselves a little more time in the Champions League". Above are the last words uttered by the host, Jonathon Sutherland of last evening's Sportscene production of Rangers second leg away to Servette in their Champions League qualifier. We know PQ positivity about all things Rangers is as common as rocking horse manure but, the Shetland islander Dandy was trying too hard. Immediately after the final whistle as fellow Dandy, Rob MacLean blowing inane platitudes as Rangers players and Rangers supporters celebrated in the background; the production cut back to the PQ studio and, jonnersinho(honestly his Instagram username) spoke over a prepared graphic. He said and, it read : Sturm Graz 1 PSV 3(2-7 on aggregate). Both Alan Hutton and Neil McCann sat on the sofa across from wee Jonners and looked askance as the Rangers happy mood balloon was deliberately deflated. The Producer of Sportscene is Eamonn Donohoe and with ra Sellik not talking to PQ because of fellow Irishman, Tom English talking the truth about another Irishman, Brendan Rodgers, it is most important the streamers and party hats remain boxed reference Rangers success. PQ continually claim to support all Scottish clubs in European action but, are desperate to distance themselves from any attachment or association with the wrong type of Scots ie Rangers. There are Scots positives that were not mentioned last night. The national coefficient has been improved again and defeating Swiss opposition in the tie means we have stymied the country directly behind Scotland in their attempts to take our current ninth position. The Celtic state of mind is all that matters at PQ, assuaging Peter is uppermost. Even that graphic, a national broadcaster prepared to support all Scots clubs in Europe might have considered a history of the head to heads between Rangers and PSV in Euro' competition? Currently, it reads played eight, Rangers have won four, drawn three and, lost one. Just too positive. Martin Watt's report on the BBC Scotland website is akin to a most grudging flick through a thesaurus. Martin utilised, "squeezed, fraught, salvaged and, slender" in his opening two sentences. The fourth sentence rushed to lionise PSV who were "scintilating" whilst, "thumping" the Austrians. Martin has featured on this thread in the past, his high point coincided with ra Sellik's high point in last year's Champions League. He waxed lyrical(not alone at PQ) as ra green'n'grey hooped horrors dominated Real Madrid at ra Stade de Gadd in the first half. This culminated with Sellik hitting the post then slumping to a 0-3 home defeat. Perhaps Martin will inform us of ra Sellik's contribution to the national coefficient these last five years? I note his colleague, Liam McLeod told us in part last week during the Rangers - Servette game at the Stadium. He talked about both Rangers and Sellik's impressive contribution in the last five years, reeling off Porto, Galatasaray, Dortmund, .... etc for Rangers. His only contribution for ra Sellik was Napoli. I looked it up on Google, the games were in the Autumn of 2017. This is 2023, maybe i am struggling with arithmetic but that is in excess of five years past. We cannot argue that Sellik's two points in last season's CL was two points better than us but, we can offer confident arguments on relative national coefficient contributions. Anyways, to Jonners and his Producer; Rangers supporters will continue to hum the Chairman of the Board's 1970 hit single, 'Give me just a little more time'.

I have a fair bit of sympathy for Borna. He has become our next whipping boy, the Ibrox crowd are a hard act. How many times down through the years have we witnessed the four stages? 1. New signing or young lad breaking through initially wows. 2. Future club and Scotland(other nations apply). 3. After one poor game, needs more time back in the stiffs(reserves). 4. Fcuking useless, get him tae fcuk. If an offer came in before the transfer window closes, I suspect the club would accept because it is the financially prudent to do so. However, I believe Borna has suffered a persistent recurring injury these last 15 months and this will be common currency among other clubs. He is a good player, Saturday's contribution was the cross for Danilo to put the game to bed and last evening, his cross guaranteed £5 million in the club coffers. To answer your question, I think we will allow him to leave at end of contract because Ridvan has to prove himself defensively and as yet does not contribute offensively the way Borns continues to do.

Servette 2 Rangers 2 FGS : Danilo.

Scott, Wonderful finds. The second photo' conveys sixties football in Scotland. All those smiling schoolboys at the front of the terrace. Although, there were disadvantages if the bottle party started. You had no other option other than jumping the retaining wall and making your way out of range, usually the turf.

In deepest, darkest Lanarkshire, the Pope featured in a number of songs. My favourite was : It was at Hamilton Cross When the pope fell off his horse And the eagle on his banner flew away They were eating paris buns When they heard King Billy's guns And the durty Yahoo B'stards ran away Ran away, ran away, ran away. Whoever came up with the couplet, 'they were eating paris buns when they heard King Billy's guns' is deserving of an Ivor Novello award.

To progress, I suspect we will have to score, maybe twice?

I have another memory of that Scottish Cup final replay victory over ra Yahoos in 1966. It was after the game and my Grandfather, Father and, myself made our way down Polmadie Road. We were level with the old British Oxygen plant when a flat bed lorry(coal wagon) passed with several dozen Bears on the back celebrating. The truck had to brake suddenly and all but a few Bears fell off the wagon, most climbed back on and the party continued. We can only assume King Kai's 25 yard raker had relaxed the Rangers support and were thus immune to injury? The song being sung on the back of the wagon was : Singing Kai aye yippee yippee aye, singing Kai aye yippee yippee aye, singing Kai aye yippee , Jock Stein's a fcuking hippy, singing Kai aye yippee yippee aye. Catchy?

Now, my old man loved Jimmy Millar. I retain the warm memory of being a Primary schoolboy at Hampden for the 1966 Scottish Cup final replay against ra Yahoos. When the Rangers team was announced and Millar was the replacement for Saturday's Watson, the old man lifted me and spun around proclaiming Millar's involvement meant the cup was won. Thankfully, King Kai did the needful from 25 yards. I think the final replay was Millar's final appearance for Rangers?

Before my time but, my Grandfather was a huge fan. The auld yin loved a direct running centre and continually repeated Don's outstanding stats ie 26 goals in 30 appearances. An important fact and one Rangers should acknowledge about the Don, he was one of only several RCs that Rangers signed in the half century between the mid twenties and late seventies.

Rangers 2 Livingston 0 FGS : Cantwell.

Rangers 2 Servette 1 FGS : Tavernier.