Scott7

1 hour ago, Bill said:

Either suggests an unjustified arrogance.

I don’t mind a bit of arrogance. Not in other folk, though.

2 minutes ago, Bill said:

Aye but wha's like us eh? 🙄

“Damn few an’ they’re a’ deid” is the traditional response.

I’d prefer “Damn few an’ nae deid yet”. Bit more optimistic.

If Williamson were referring to Bannockburn he should have remembered that the losers, although indeed an army of Edward, the Edward in question wasn’t all that proud. The proud one had died seven years before on his way to hammer us again.

If he’s referring to Stirling Bridge the vanquished army was one of proud Edward’s right enough but it might have been the second eleven because the big team were in Europe that day. And we lost the replay at Falkirk. Puir auld Scotland, eh?

11 hours ago, BEARGER said:

Do Liverpool fans vote SNP?

The would if an SNP candidate stood in a Liverpool constituency.

30 minutes ago, MacK1950 said:

For me the anthems at any sport are an annoyance and would like to see them abolished.

Yep. What’s the point? Just get on with the game.

Stewart is indeed a fool. 
 

When I attended international matches there was only one anthem, that of the United Kingdom. Welsh Rugby had their own in addition - fair enough, it’s a rattling good tune. Burgeoning nationalism in Scotland promoted the need for a separate anthem hence the wee song they burble out now. 
 

Stewart needs to learn that God Save the King is not the English anthem and the English don’t claim it to be so. When they want another anthem for cricket, rugby or athletics they use Jerusalem though what Jerusalem’s got to do with England I do not know.

From the Daily Telegraph:

”Ally McCoist blasts Scotland fans who booed national anthem – and admits he sang God Save The King

When it was put to McCoist that he was being too “pro-English”, he responded: “I'm British. You got a problem with that?”

BySam Dean13 September 2023 • 11:32am

“Ally McCoist, the former Scotland striker, has described his country’s supporters as “totally out of order” for booing God Save the King ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against England.

The national anthem was drowned out by Scotland fans at Hampden Park, where McCoist was working as a co-commentator.

The former Rangers player and manager said that he sung along to God Save the King on the gantry and suggested that “SNP fans” were behind the jeering of the anthem.

“I do not like the booing of any national anthem to be honest with you,” McCoist said on TalkSport. “I just think it is a distinct lack of respect. I genuinely dislike it intensely.

“If you can’t show respect, I am not talking about England, I am talking about anybody or anybody that goes to Hampden, any football ground or any sporting event. If you can’t show the opposition respect by respecting their national anthem, I think it is a poor show.

“I get the rivalry with England and Scotland, and I get some of the Scots, perhaps SNP fans, giving it the whole bit, but I am talking about in general. There should be respect shown for an opposing national anthem and I think it is totally out of order.”

‘I am British. You got a problem with that?’

When it was put to McCoist that he was being too “pro-English”, the 60-year-old responded: “For telling the truth? What all these guys can do is put their head back under the covers or the pillow. If they want to lift their head up and open their eyes, great. It’s them that need the reality check, nobody else.

“Actually I was [singing God Save the King]. Because I am British. You got a problem with that?”

England went on to win the game 3-1, with goals from Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.

During the match there were witness reports of an England fan needing medical treatment after being struck by a bottle thrown into the away end.”

Well said, Super.

Incidentally The Telegraph employs a writer who doesn’t know his sung from his sang. Couldn’t of went to the right university.

30 minutes ago, Bill said:

The great value of this poll is going to be revealed when Beale eventually has to go and those voting 'No' can be asked to admit their mistake. 

But where will we be when Beale brandishes the Scottish Cup at the end of the season to add to the Championship?

I’ll be shouting for a second helping of that delicious humble pie.

1 hour ago, Bill said:

This flag flies outside my house every day of the year, except my one isn't upside down. Some of my neighbours stopped talking to me when I installed the flagpole, can't think why, the miserable nationalist basturts.

 

Well done. One of my son’s neighbours put up a “Yes” flag. Within days the loon had hoisted a Union Flag in response. Another neighbour followed suit and a third raised a replica Regimental Colour. The silent majority spoke.

9 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

I had a discussion with a fellow Rangers fan recently, where he told me Scotland used to wear black socks, as a nod to Queens Park and this carried on into the 60s.  

 

I always thought the socks were navy, like the shirt. 

 

Anyone know which of us is correct?  I have a fashion rule where I never wear navy and black simultaneously because it looks hideous, so I hope I'm right.  

Up until as late as mid sixties the Scottish international football socks were dark navy blue, like naval uniform colour and - shock, horror - the fold-over was red. I’ve seen team photos with a narrow white fold-over and I have a vague memory of darkish blue.

“Dessers, Danilo and Lammers getting the practice in for St Johnstone away next weekend.”

I’m impressed. This shows what good coaching can do. They’ve learned where the goal is and to kick the ball in that direction. Now if Beale can just sharpen their accuracy I can foresee a full trophy cabinet.

43 minutes ago, compo said:

 as long as its not pansy Potter 

Maybe as part of the backroom staff. Who better than the strong man’s daughter to improve strength and stamina?

1 hour ago, Uilleam said:

What was that tune the band was fond of playing

“On”?

Can’t see past Negri and Boumsong although Negri lingered on making no impact whatsoever.

On a different level, Drinkell, Wilkins, Spackman.

Maurice Johnston played two seasons and his impact on Scottish football as a whole was mighty. 

1 hour ago, Bill said:

Very few have made a success of both club and national team management. Stein and Smith and perhaps Ormond, all of whom came to the national side after success at club level. The rest haven't been great.

Willie Ormond did well enough.

Ian McColl did it the other way round. Success as Scotland Manager but eventually, like everyone else, couldn’t manage to get Sunderland up to the level that Sunderland thought they should be at.

Tonight we are all Red Lichties.

I’ve not bothered with Scotland since the Roxburgh/Brown years.

It’s not lack of patriotism. I take a reasonable interest in Scotland rugby and cricket teams. It was the management style and peculiar selection processes that put me off.

By patriotism, I don’t mean the political patriotism that has attached itself to football.

It would be interesting to know voters’ reasons for retaining Beale.

Is it because they see he has the makings of a good manager and just needs some time for the new players to become accustomed to one another?
 

Or is it because now is not the time to sack him for financial and playing reasons?

Both are legitimate arguments but I’m more likely to be persuaded by the second than the first.

15 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

When is the right time?

This very minute. 
 

There is an argument to let him go on to the end of the year but I’m not persuaded by it.

10 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

The vote is 21-17. 

 

WTF?! How?

 

What is it you've seen that you want him to continue?

Some may not want Beale to continue as manager but reckon now is not the time to get shot of him. I wonder how many actually think he’s got what it takes to be manager long term.

29 minutes ago, compo said:

Dick Campbell 😆

You jest, of course and earn scornful laughter from Rousseau but auld Dick would have a plan, albeit unsophisticated and would drill the players to implement it as best they might and he would eliminate all midfield dwamming waiting for something to happen. The team only wakens up when the happening turns out to be the ball in Rangers’ net then they scurry about a bit.

9 hours ago, Bill said:

Wasn't he called Paulo Maldini?

The very fellow.

Yashin in goal, Puskas where Maradona is and Maradona instead of Ronaldo.

There’s a better left back than Carlos. I’ll maybe remember who it is tomorrow.

And how do I get di Stefano in?

1 hour ago, der Berliner said:

his creativity is only rivalled bettered by Hagi.

Adjusted that for you.

3 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

I was under the impression the Police were under-resourced?  Surely they have more important things to be dealing with.  

Counting ‘buses and checking their timetables is a lot more comfortable than chasing burglars and the like.