26th of foot

Angela has been groomed. She hail hails from the Isle of Bute, has achieved an HND in Journalism from Cardonald College, and is a founder member of Call it Out. Angela has powerful backers, Kevin McKenna is Godfather to her one year old son, Cosgrove regularly has her on his Podcast, and BBC Scotland love her participation. She is presented as a modern day, every day harassed Mum. Regularly, Janey Godley utilises endless video clips of her son, adds voiceovers and the Nationalists lap it up. During lockdown last year, her ASDA order was late, Angela called Jeanne Freeman. In turn, the Health secretary called the ASDA boss in Scotland to rectify the food order/delivery. Angela wields considerable power. I have very occasionally heard her being ridiculed by Shereen Nanjiani. Angela regularly appears on Shereen's BBC Radio Scotland's Saturday morning current affairs/chat show. Angela is an unquestioning supporter of the IRA, her Achilles Heel is the murder of Lyra McKee. She reason's the IRA no longer exist, how can they be involved? Again, we have no satire in modern, new Scotland. Angela will eventually come up against someone who will administer a verbal/cerebral doing. She will react by playing the vicTIM card, she has been groomed.

In English, or is it Spanish augmented by Columbian patois?

Joining Brenda, All hail, hail Jeremy Ping-pong, knocked out of Europe tonight for the third time this season. Those Young Bhoys, what are they like?

I believe Pfizer have a product that will help?

Molde, I am pining for the Fjords.

Brenda is out, Slavia Prague have won 0-2 on aggregate.

Tonight, BBC Radio Scotland ended their 'coverage' of Rangers home Europa Cup tie against Royal Antwerp at 20.04 hrs. The final whistle blew at 19.48 hrs. There was 15 minutes of post match discussion which did not include any mention of the co-efficient. Michael Stewart did bang on for nearly a minute about Progres Nieiderkorn. Big Dick did reveal the draw for the last 16 is tomorrow at Noon.

What a fantastic substitution?

Balogun has been cautioned and he looks like he's carrying a knock, Patterson on at half-time? After a good start, the ball stopped sticking with our front three. A several minute passage of play saw Antwerp penetrate down our right flank on three occasions. A goal and two strikes wide resulted. Antwerp will push even further forward in the second half, cut out the ball wide right and exploit the space.

Rangers 3 Royal Antwerp 2 FGS : Morelos.

Tonight, we know the score. The Gang Hut coverage of Scotland's last representative in Europe will be minimal, as little as they can get away with. It's a home fixture and BBC Scotland don't do Ibrox. It will be the usual Host talking to one or two guests sitting on the naughty step. "We are right across events at Ibrox" will be repeatedly chorused. They cannot admit they are sitting in a PQ studio, less than half a mile from the Stadium, watching BT Sport's coverage; like they cannot admit the extent of their hatred for all things Rangers. The knock on effect is they do not want to promote the tie either. Today's BBC Scotland football website has three main stories. The first is from Chief Sports Writer, Tom Anguish telling us Neil Lennon is a legend. The second is Michael Stewart extrapolating on how much it will cost Dermot to bring ra Sellik back into contention. The third is a match report on last evening's nil-nil draw between St Boo and 'Well. The fourth story is, 'Gossip' and it relies on speculation on ra Sellik's next manager. Fifth up, is - 'How much do you know about Rangers Belgian connections'? Sixth story is back to more contenders for the Parkhead hot seat. Carrying the Scottish standard, improving the national co-efficient, and providing further exotic travel for PQ Journos is NOT something to speculate upon. Again, what will BBC Scotland's Sports Correspondent, Chris McLaughlin be doing tonight?

I have just viewed BBC's National One O'Clock News and BBC Scotland's 13.30hrs News Bulletin. The Glittering Young Adonis(cnut formerly known as Chris) appeared atop ra Sellik way on both shows. Drowning in an overcoat, the Glittering One kept his hands clasped high on his chest. Rawking piety, the sonorous tones evoking Greek Tragedy(ah know, I thought that was Vasilis Barkas too), Chris delivered the damning denouement, "he trailed great rivals Rangers by eighteen points". It was palpable, a frisson crossed a strong jaw line; Adonis was on the cusp of extending the invitation, 'come on over to my place'? It passed, Chris swallowed, old habits die hard. Poor Neil, he had just escaped Fred West's house, and here's Chris hail hailing Peter Tobin's Taxi to whisk them both to PQ. Where will BBC Scotland's Sports Correspondent be on the day rangers win the Championship?

You may be correct. As stated on Lennon's resignation thread, Cosgrove was BIG on Lennon being named as Scotland's national coach after McLeish resigned. I wonder if Stuart and Tam would question Neil on his two well documented instances of threatening women?

Just a Wednesday morning thought. Neil has resigned as Manager of ra Sellik. How long before Neil enters the PQ Gang Hut? The open, welcoming arms of the Blarney Bhoys, Chris McLaughlin, Cosgrove, ....... etc await. When will the revisionism begin?

The super soaraway Scottish Sun's David Friel is reporting Neil Lennon will receive his jotters in the next 24 hours. If that is the case, then it's a three-in-a-row for the Lurgan Lout. Bolton, Hibs, and now ra Sellik have issued the tin-tac. Again, according to the super soaraway, John Kennedy takes over as interim Boss. To think, Stuart Cosgrove wanted Lennon to take over as national manager from McLeish.

You should be caring and compassionate towards your Brother. Offer him a glass of sparkling Perry, Babycham, and he can retain his bunnet.

Gunpowder proof? I was told as a young Subaltern, never drink gunpowder proof Pussers with a Bootneck, apparently when you awake, you have a limp? Keep your Bruv' safe.

This morning, I felt all warm and fuzzy. Maybe nostalgia ain't all it used to be, but my enthusiasm bubbled at the thought of Dens Park and Easter Road during March'75. Season '74-'75 began in desperation and quickly got worse. Jock Wallace was entering his third season as Rangers boss and Bears of my age had to draw on misty memories of Primary 2 or 3 to remember Rangers last Championship victory. Killie had won it in '65 under Wullie Waddell's tutelage and newly appointed Sellik manager, Jock Stein had won the subsequent nine in a row. It was the darkest of tunnels, but there had been lights. Big DJ's header winning the League Cup in '71, the ECWC victory in Barcelona, and the Tam Forsyth studding us to Scottish Cup success in '73. Those flickers did not sustain a League Championship winning flame. We kicked off the league season on the last day of August at Somerset Park, Ally McLeod had the Indian sign over us in Ayr. We required a Jardine penalty to secure a 1-1 draw. I travelled home on the Tannochside bus and thoughts were dark, already a point behind and we were visiting Sellik Park in a fortnight. In between, Thistle visited Ibrox and our new strike force of wingers, Graham Fyfe and Cutty Young notched our goals in a 3-2 win. The bus was despondent going along London Road, a lithe and agile pairing was not enough against ra green'n'grey's back four. The return journey was raucous, Johan and Cutty ran them into the corners, and surprise midfield starter, Ian'Ted'McDougall shot our second and winning goal off the far post. The following week, three things occurred. We signed Bobby McKean, I matriculated, and started a Saturday/Sunday job in Littlewoods. Dumbarton at the Stadium saw McKean's debut, he played well but the best winger on the pitch, was erstwhile 'Ger, Davie Wilson. We sneaked another 3-2 victory. My last free Saturday was spent at Rugby Park in the sunshine, we thrashed Killie 0-6. We went all the way to Christmas competing with both Hibs and ra Sellik. Eddie Turnbull's Hibs teams were a joy to watch. They defeated us at Ibrox in November, a Joey Harper goal and competed with Sellik for the League cup, the day we drew 1-1 at Tynecastle. The Saturday before Christmas, I attended Broomfield to witness a 4-3 defeat. As crazy a match as last Thursday's in Belgium. New Year's day saw me back on the Tannochside, Firhill beckoned. Greetings made, a sombre mood settled. Despite a 0-4 win, the return was only lifted when Mr Jaap(the Chair) opened two bottles of whisky, every traveller received a nip courtesy of the RSC. Three days later, we battered Sellik 3-zip at Ibrox and went top of the Division. The next ten weeks roller coasted, I saw two matches, both Aberdeen in the Cup. Littlewoods cafeteria was missing it's dishwasher, I took the Tannochside charabanc to Pittodrie. Ally Scott put us ahead, substitute Wullie Miller equalised. The Monday night replay was memorable for one thing, Rangers ran out under the floodlights in all white. The tie went to extra-time, 65,000 groaned as Arthur Graham nodded the Dons second and winning goal. Meanwhile, we had secured 6 wins and two draws in the League. The middle of March was the tipping point, perceived wisdom had us favourites to secure the Championship, if we could win at Dens? Again, three things occurred that week; I rapped Littlewoods Saturday suds, Rangers re-signed Colin Stein from Coventry City, and Tannochside announce their two buses were full and were taking no more names. I was reduced to enduring a match day special train from Central to Dundee. Sun dappled Dens squeezed in 25,000, it felt several thousand more. We were one down early, John Greig hit Dundee's posts twice with 25 yard screamers, and Colin Stein was ordered off. The second period was calming. Rangers ten men took control, and Parlane equalised with 15 minutes left. We came under sustained dark blue pressure for ten minutes, then a long ball through the middle saw both Parlane and the Dee Keeper challenge for the first touch on the edge of the penalty area. The ball bounced back to a supporting Tommy McLean who promptly passed it into the empty goal. It's difficult to describe, 'a sway' these days, four decades after they disappeared. You began at the back of the terrace, momentum lifted your feet and propulsion saw deliverance on your arse some 20-30 yards forward. Tommy's calmness stimulated a madness that tipped me and dozens of others, over the retaining wall. We celebrated on the track and on the pitch. We were still in situ' when the final whistle blew. The last day of March had myself and three Uni' mates on Leith Walk at high Noon. The queues at Easter Road rivalled Beatles hysteria. We got in before two O'Clock and were fortunate to find a standing position in front of a crush barrier on the old high terrace. The official attendance was 40,000. At the break, we were one behind and hundreds of Rangers supporters continued to come over the perimeter walls. Years after, a conversation with Archie MacPherson, who was on the gantry that day; he revealed the Match Commander reckoned Easter Road held 55,000 that flag winning afternoon. The second period was a blur, we pressed the Hibees all over the pitch. It was huff and puff, we won a penalty, Jardine struck the post. We kept going and McKean hit the bye-line, crossed to an on-running Colin Stein, a bullet header hit high in the net. Eruption amid an explosion of Pomagne corks. Emotions ran from stratospheric to nervous caution. Jock Wallace put a clearly well injured John Greig on to the pitch for the last three-four minutes. We are talking Turnbull's Hibs, you did not fcuk about. Match concluded, league secured, and exhaustion guaranteed. Pomagne was the revitaliser of choice. Fifteen bob(75np) a bottle, it was an aerated cider produced by methode champenoise. Fortunately, John Street Union had a necessary supply. There was a song by a cheesy pop act, Sailor - 'a glass of champagne'. Of course, for a few months that year, Bears adopted the tune, changing the line to a glass of pomagne. I think in homage to the spirit of '75 and emergence once again from the long dark tunnel, a glass of Pomagne should be raised. I note Bulmers produced this particular lightening in a bottle for a century, before discontinuing the elixir a decade past. Of course, other avenues are available, E-Bay has a 1978 vintage for sale, £50 for the entire bottle. I am tempted.

All aboard the Banter Bus. Talking of buses and Neil has told us there are five to pick from; who will Neil throw under, and which bus will have to bump over a rag-dolled player?

You've viewed the game and you are prepared to eat the cast, heartless bastard!

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.

Greegs provided the platform.

United began with a high line, maintained it for thirty minutes, kept putting diagonals into/towards our corners, thus turning Rangers. Both United opportunities came from interceptions as we attempted to pass our way forward after being turned. Further, United restricted the majority of our out balls back into the middle of midfield, they were trying to stifle the flanks. Well done Greegs, he kept us in it and Aribo's cross/shot was turned in. We could be four up since the opener? A third will kill it, the next goal is most important.

Rangers 2 Dundee United 0 FGS : Morelos.

We are 15 minutes into tonight's Sportsound. David Currie hosting, with Michael Stewart and Richard Foster commenting. Michael Stewart thinks our second penalty is NOT a penalty in his opinion. He knows it's a penalty under the Laws of the game, but what can a player do when a ball is fired at him? Richard Foster points out Seck was cautioned because he prevented a goal bound strike from hitting the net. Michael hums, haws and accepts the Ref' has to award it, but it's still NOT a penalty in his opinion. Then, he says Davis did make contact with the Antwerp player, it's soft and VAR cannot over turn the Ref's decision. Richard Foster claimed the Belgian player took a ridiculous dive. It's get better, Rangers first penalty was again a penalty under the Laws, but the pull on his jersey did not alter his run. Foster did not bother engaging, why would he? At least Michael is consistent on BBC Scotland.