26th of foot

Yesterday at ra Stade de Gadd, ra Sellik played Preston North End in their final pre-season friendly before facing Meidajland in a Champions League qualifier. Newly appointed Boss, Anxious Ange' watched as ra green'n'grey hoopsters slumped to a nil-one defeat to the mid-table English Championship side. Spirits were kept high as ra Sellik Ultras, the Green Brigade celebrated their 15th birthday. The only unanswered question remains - having just turned 15, has Leigh Griffiths requested a photo?

Hamilton remains the county town of deepest, darkest Lanarkshire. It remains open with a tumbleweed and clanging bell ambience. McLaren and Maserati remain open, Bentley too. I suspect their markets lie forty miles down the county circa Biggar?

"Gerry Braiden is a very good friend of the show" On BBC Radio Scotland's Sunday edition of, 'Off the Ball' Cosgrove announced, "Gerry Braiden is a very good friend of the show". I have related this before, when DrStu' becomes excited, he becomes garrulous. He cannot help himself, he has to name check, feed the listeners bon mots of reflected importance and, tell of his adherence to the crucial pulse. Success has many fathers but letting the listeners know you are the BIG DADDY articulating a meme is an invitation to triumphalism for Cosgrove. Did you know Scots are the only nation expected to view football on TV whilst listening to commentary provided by commentators from a competing nation? The next emotion expressed was banality, "I'm bored rigid with English commentators attempting to squeeze the Euros into a constitutional debate". Swing along the spectrum, resentment bubbled, "it's ridiculous that programmes conceived, edited and, produced outside Scotland are forced upon us". The froth evaporated with, "ah don't care how they do"? Apparently, no other nation would put up with these trying circumstances. Michael Stewart, Chico Young and, Tam Cowan all agreed. Gerry Braiden contributed with an agreeable suggestion, thus DrStu' was acknowledging he was not alone in thinking the above. Despite his Maw being English, all his tertiary education taking place in England and most of his professional life happening in England; Stuart really hates the English. Gerry Braiden is a born and bred Falls Road former Journo. After a dozen years at the Herald, Gerry has been Glasgow City Council's SNP Convenor, Susan Aitken's Policy Advisor these last three years. Gerry will be delighted, the last time Cosgrove lionised him he was, "a good friend of the show". It's the additional "very" that underpins genuine empathy. It's the irony or the lack of that grates. Rangers supporters have endured three years of paying our BBC License Fees and receiving no live commentary whatsoever from Ibrox. To hear Cosgrove and Co' bemoan having to listen to Sam Matterface and Guy Mowbray on several occasions over a four week period without reference to the service they provide to Rangers supporters! Further, Cosgrove and Cowan will be rewarded with a considerable wedge for the extra couple of dozen shows they hosted over the four weeks, the gravy train keeps on running. In part, we pay their remuneration; occasional shouts of, "we want to hear from Rangers supporters" does not cut it. Talking of four weeks, that's the time period Professor Jason Leitch has been off the show. Fifteen months unstinting, then take a month and forget football Jason. Of course, Wembley, Leicester Square, Hyde Park, .... etc twenty thousand Scots, thirty-odd arrests, a massive spike in Covid infection, Scotland being named as having six out of ten Euro hotspots for Covid infection, ........ etc. Jason was withdrawn to save the awkward questions. This is new, modern Scotland and the First Minister was determined we were open for the Euros, whatever the consequences. Oh, and Cowan revealed Prof' Leitch will be back this coming Saturday. Convenient? What is inconvenient is the FM announcement of 2,000 capacity crowds irrespective of the size of a club's stadium. In the last four weeks in Scotland, we have had 12,000 for three matches at Hampden, several three thousand capacity FanZones and 17,000 at Murrayfield for the rugby. Ra Sellik have applied to Glasgow City Council for a 18,000 capacity for next week's Champions League qualifier. Of course, this should be applauded, ensuring everyone of their season ticket holders receive a ticket. How will Susan Aitken reply, what will Gerry Braiden advise, how does Jason Leitch see it and, will Gerry remain a very good friend of the show? Trolling? BBC Scotland have had an ongoing conversation on the best player ever to have graced the Euros. Of course parameters were quickly ignored and Pele, Messi and, Maradona became involved. Cosgrove is forthright, Diego is the man, "he took the Italian equivalent of Kilmarnock and made them champions single handedly". Excited, he told us to forget the morality of Maradona snorting cocaine, "it's what he produced on the pitch that counts". Hhmm, remember this is new, modern Scotland. Go to page 99 of this thread, sixth posting; over two years ago, Cosgrove offered mindfulness of Gazza. The Scots people had proposed Gazza for the Football Hall of Fame, presumedly because they believed what he produced on the pitch should count? Cosgrove objected on lifestyle and domestic violence, he was supported by the usual suspects and Gazza's name was withdrawn. Meaningful or Meaningless? Another garrulous contribution from Cosgrove. He posed the question, "Meaningful or meaningless, pre-season friendlies"? Now, as Rangers supporters we have had an amazing three year ride in Europe. Gerrard has lead the team through 45 games, losing only seven of them. The club has achieved spectacularly from the disaster of losing to Luxembourg's fourth best side just four years past. We have carried the Scottish standard and improved the national co-efficient markedly. Scotland have an extra club in European competition this season. We know, do not expect BBC Scotland ever to acknowledge this feat. This is why the majority of the pundits on the national broadcaster chose to ignore Steven Gerrard, in favour of St Johnstone's Callum Davidson as Manager of the Year. Cosgrove in particular has gone out of his way to ignore Rangers continuing Euro success; often affecting comment of not knowing who we were playing, or the result. Still, maybe just acceptable if you are reliant on BBC Scotland for an Ibrox score? On Sunday, Cosgrove read out, "Tranmere Rovers one Rangers nil". Let's hope Gerry Braiden remains a very good friend of the show and he appears as a guest. If they still want to hear from Rangers supporters, I would like to ask : The Cessnock Residents Association, where did you get the idea and how long did it take to brief thick as sh1t pouring from the neck of a bottle, Councillor David McDonald(SNP) on the health benefits of an active lifestyle as opposed to FanZone burgers and booze? Convenor Susan Aitken - After GCC refurbishing the shops on Saltmarket at Community Charge payers expense. Then deciding to ballot the units for the peppercorn rent of £1 per annum; how fortunate was Susan's Hibs supporting husband, Gordon Archer in emerging first from said ballot?

I attended the '73 Arsenal game. It was a most humid evening, the official attendance was given as 80,000. The price of entry mirrored 1873, thus one shilling(as Decimalisation has just occurred - five new pence). Most in attendance suspected the crowd was touching 100,000. I remember Parlane's spectacular goal and Alan Ball receiving dogs abuse throughout. He took it well and near the end of the game, took the ball into the corner and played keepie-up. He was cheered.

There is a Maserati dealership in Hamilton too. Five years past, I ventured inside. I love hand built motors and everything was aesthetically pleasing. I was handed an A4 sheet and told to tick the extras required. Now, Maserati are very good with wheels. You get six, one at each corner, a spare and, one for steering. Every other thing is an extra. They don't do fluffy dice, Maserati provide a bespoke hand crafted olive wood cube. A die is £250, you need to roll a double six to win the privilege of handing over £500.

I note our separated brethren have made application to Glasgow City Council for a capacity of 18,000 for their Champions League tie against Midtylland' I wonder how Susan Aitken will view this application? I wonder how her Deputy and Chair of Cessnock Residents Association, David McDonald will view his beloved Sellik's crie de coeur? I wonder what SNP Policy Adviser, Gerry Braiden will advise?

There is a McLaren dealership in Hamilton. I have seen it when driving past in my Lamborghini.

If I win the above stated prize for the Real Madrid game, I will be looking for three Gersnet volunteers to accompany me. I would be obliged if the three nominees would me at Copland Road Underground, where I expect to be carried to the Stadium in my sedan chair. We will halt for several minutes at the Offy(the Bears' Bodega) on the corner of Harrison Drive. Refreshment will be taken, a Tio Pepe extra fino sherry by stirrup cup.

"Everyone benefits from the discipline provided by Nurse Ratched"!

You have superseded Peter Manuel as Tannochside's most famous/notorious son.

A big thank you to Rousseau for administrating such fun. The real story is Bearger's fall to mid-table mediocrity, after two season's domination. Congratulations to Tannochsidebear.

Roger Mitchell? What is the point of Roger Mitchell? Has there ever been a point to Roger Mitchell? Hardly Roger Ramjet. the diminutive former Chief Executive of the SPL ignored the Proton Energy Pills in favour of the Pro-Sellik self promotion pills. There's your answer, Roger Ramjet had two dimensions, whereas diminutive Roger had only one, ra Sellik. Anyways, I think we can all agree he is and, always will be a wee self serving Yahoo. Why raise the question? This time last year, diminutive Roger was all over both print and broadcast media telling everybody that Rangers had already secretly accepted ra Sellik's quest for Ten-in-a-Row. When I saw Roger's name today in the press, I thought at last he is re-addressing such hubris? No, no and, thrice no; today's self serving piece of Yahoo utterance is, "Graham Spiers is arguably the best sports writer of his generation"! Now there is talking sh1te and there is talking sh1te, then there is talking unadulterated Yahoo sh1te. Roger proves his fluency in all three. Roger is a guest on Spiers latest Podcast. If you are minded to hand dosh to Spiers, you can hear Roger's words of wisdom from the Amalfi coast. Maybe, Roger asks ra Bhoy in Corduroy if he has renewed his and his boys' season tickets for ra Stade de Gadd for the third consecutive year?

Second half, we dominated territory, we dominated the ball and created another two/three chances. No penetration, despite three wingers on the pitch. Micky Mellon achieve something with Tranmere he failed to do with Dundee United.

Half-time, we are one down, but should be two or three up. Tranny's goal was a superb strike from outside the box.

Italy 1 England 1.

Your resignation has been refused, the Board would like to confirm their confidence in your abilities to turn the present situation around.

This evening, Wednesday 7th July'21; the Daily Record are reporting a Police Scotland investigation into Leigh Griffiths' latest shenanigans. Apparently, the convicted racist and thief has been sexpesting two girls under 16, asking both for compromising photos? Meanwhile in Wales, ra Sellik played their first pre-season game against Sheffield Wednesday, winning 3-1. Leigh Griffiths was not involved. Last week, new Sellik gaffer, Ange Postecoglou offered Griffiths a one year contract. It is believed Leigh preferred to stay at Lennoxtown to continue playing with the Under 16s.

Of course, I will hold my breath awaiting Humza issuing a statement along the lines, 'if any criminality is proved the club must show Leigh Griffiths the door'?

Sincerely, I hope Brighton and Hove Albion allow the numerous RSC representatives access to Shane Duffy, to award him their Player of the Year trophies?

Boy George was THE sperm bank in Montevideo.

Rousseau, I believe Kelly is a product of Port Glasgow? It's just a boys' game, splashing around in fever puddles, Buckie for breakfast by the optic and, your sustenance parameters are all contained on the shelves of Greggs. Seriously, in my professional life, this topic was often raised. Recruits from inner city/industrial areas compared poorly to lads raised in more rural settings. The Dutch went from being Europe's smallest, under nourished nation in the 40s-50s-60s to being the epitome of Sparta in the 70s-80s. I worked with the Dutch Royal Marines on a number of occasions and they were superb specimens. I served in the Netherlands and the country was then characterised by soup restaurants and fast food was mostly pickled herrings alongside pokes of chips with mayonnaise. Port Glasgow must introduce street food stalls hawking miso soup, oily fish and, freshly prepared aioli.

I thought the lad, Stephen Kelly was impressive in the second half. Good tempo, always supporting, comfortable in possession, only tackled when the move broke down and, played a couple of passes too.

The splashes of red in ra Sellik strip are a deliberate homage to : the Palestinian peoples and Cardinal O'Brien. The subjected of the Gazza Strip welcome the freedom awarded by wearing the Sellik strip. Cardinal O'Brien's considerable devotion to St Bilbo of the Blessed Dildo is recalled on the red splashes on the club shorts.

I am hearing we have signed John Lundstram on a Bosman. He is 27 years of age, plays centre midfield and, has 75 appearances for Sheffield United in the last four years.

Italy 3 Spain 2 England 2 Denmark 0.