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What about Dave Mackay who moved from Hearts to Spurs. He was the virile approach counterweight to Danny Blanchflower's more elegant and academic approach for his club. He was a similar player for his country.

LEAP TERROR Aberdeen ace Gary Mackay-Steven rescued from Glasgow’s River Kelvin after hour and a half in the freezing water after jumping in on night out The footballer had been in the Pittodrie club's squad for their 4-3 win over Partick Thistle but was an unused substitute By Ben Archibald 27th August 2017, 10:59 pm ABERDEEN star Gary Mackay-Steven was treated for hypothermia after a fireman pulled him from a freezing river. The dramatic rescue at 4am on Sunday came an hour and a half after the ex-Celt, 26, jumped in to Glasgow’s River Kelvin. He was taken to the city’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but last night his condition was not known. It’s believed Mackay-Steven had earlier been in the nearby Sanctuary nightclub but had left after an incident inside. He’s understood to have been partying with a fellow footie ace. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 2.40am on Sunday, August 27, police received a report of a 26 year-old male in the River Kelvin, Partick. “Emergency services attended and a full search of the area was carried out with the male being located. “He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.” Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had dispatched their boat from Polmadie Fire Station in Glasgow’s Southside for the rescue. A spokesman said: “At 2.46am on Sunday, August 27 the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to reports of a man in the water at the River Kelvin near Benalder Bridge in Glasgow. The footie star was in the River Kelvin for an hour and a half before he was rescued “Four appliances attended and specialist water rescue crews safely assisted the individual out of the water – he was then transferred into the care of paramedics after suffering the effects of hypothermia. “Firefighters ensured the area was safe before leaving the scene.” Mackay-Steven had been in the squad for Aberdeen’s 4-3 win against Partick Thistle at the city’s Firhill, but was an unused substitute. The attacker began his career at Ross County before earning a move to Liverpool as a teenager.

First, I think the TV contract calls for our manager and/or players to be made available for after-match interviews. Second, I think Sutton showed a great deal of disrespect to our manager by asking him to comment on another team's players. Third, I think Sutton proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is a very poor pundit and deserved to lose credibility with his performance in this interview. Fourth, I think Pedro enhanced his standing by showing a bit of steel and composure while under the barrage of this interviewer. Fifth, I think BT should seriously look at their format for after-match interviews if they wish to maintain respect as a broadcaster.

Don't forget Murray Davidson, one of St Jo's best players, was injured early.

'55' is not dead yet !!

Your Champions League group stage draw in full! Group A: Benfica, Manchester United, Basel, CSKA Moscow Group B: Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain, Anderlecht, Celtic Group C: Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, Roma, Qarabag Group D: Juventus, Barcelona, Olympiakos, Sporting Clube de Portugal Group E: Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, Liverpool, Maribor Group F: Shakhtar Donetsk, Manchester City, Napoli, Feyenoord Group G: Monaco, Porto, Besiktas, Leipzig Group H: Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham, Apoel Nicosia

I'm just waiting on the moment when I can release my wholly unmitigated support for your regime, Pedro.

Another Broony !!

5M pesos and a case of Pacifico.

I agree that the board appear to be very timid. Even if they asked, publicly, for clarification of the decisions that were made by Beaton then the fans could see them doing something. It makes a person wonder if they (the SPFL/SFA) are still holding something over our board which would warrant their subservient attitude.

I wonder if his pals would mind if the police asked for clarification of his actions.

That's an insipid reply, blaming someone else. Show some determination to improve the situation.

Since you are living there, instead of bleating about lack of entitlement and whining about the state of affairs in the country, why don't you do something to change it? You're young enough and it would empower your generation.

Why would the SFA correspond with one of their clubs on the basis of an unsubstantiated rumour? Surely the burden of proof is with the accuser.

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Vile sectarian message scrawled on wall at Rangers’ stadium as bigots engage in tit for tat graffiti war The latest incident comes a day after an offensive slogan was painted on a wall outside Parkhead. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/vile-sectarian-message-scrawled-wall-10952173

What Liewell said in 2011. It's always someone else's fault, sir.

PC took off Miller and brought on Wilson, so he was protecting the lead. Less offence and more defence and just as you would expect, Motherwell came on a bit. Thank God for Fod's save, though.

What do you mean 'idiots' who don't accept homosexuality? I consider a heterosexual relationship as 'normal'. I do not accept homosexuality as normal. However, I do not rail against a person of such persuasion. I consider their choice as their own business. I just prefer to maintain an arms-length acceptance. I prefer not to have a friendship with a homosexual person, however, I would not exclude them from any group or workforce. I do not think it is fair to disparage a person within a group because they make choices that are different from mine as long as they are legal, and I expect the same in return.

I've got a feeling growing inside that this 'deid team' is going to win 55 this season. Whatever will he say then?

An anti-exhuberance squad, so to speak?

They won't do business with us in the same league - re: Scott Allen.

The infighting has now expanded ... http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/15428808.Disband_The_Green_Brigade__Pressure_group_calls_on_Celtic_to_remove_controversial_supporters/?ref=twtrec 1 hr ago Disband The Green Brigade: Pressure group calls on Celtic to remove controversial supporters Stacey Mullen Reporter A PRESSURE group appears to have been set up by Celtic supporters calling on the Parkhead club to disband the controversial supporter arm, The Green Brigade. Their calls comes after a pro-IRA banner, which was displayed during Wednesday's Linfield match at Parkhead, landed Celtic in hot water with the football governing body, Uefa. Celtic will have to face Uefa on Friday over having the illicit banner on display at the Champions League qualifier match. The club were also charged with a kit infringement and having blocked stairways. Evening Times: The Disband The Green Brigade group, who started their campaign on social media website Twitter today, said: "We call upon Celtic to ban the Green Brigade from all future matches at Celtic Park to safeguard the club from further censures and sanctions. "We believe that families should be able to attend match days without having to explain to their kids about paramilitaries or indeed any politics. "We support Celtic, not IRA, ISIS, Hamas, ETA or SNP. "A club open to all should distance itself from political stances." The group also showcased The Green Brigade image with a cross over the logo. Several Celtic supporters, however, hit out saying that the account was a hoax. Although those behind the social media campaign announced they were planning to launch a petition. Celtic Football Club have already issued a two match ban on The Green Brigade section of the stadium. The majority of The Green Brigade are located in the standing section of The lisbon Lions stand at Parkhead. The East End club said on Friday that they would be writing to the 900 season-ticket holders affected to explain their position and next steps. Celtic said the decision, which was taken amid serious safety concerns and after discussion with the police, follows events at the matches against Hearts in May and Linfield last Wednesday. During the Hearts game, which was the final home match of last season, a large number of flares were smuggled into the stadium and set off under banners. Celtic said: "It was an incredibly irresponsible and co-ordinated action which could have had tragic consequences." The Green Brigade also issued a statement saying that they accepted full responsibility for their actions. The group, however, opposed a collective punishment on all Celtic fans within their block.

CELTIC FC is to close the 'Green Brigade' section of the stadium for the next two matches after serious incidents of unsafe behaviour at the last two competitive matches at Celtic Park. The Club is writing to the 900 season-ticket holders affected to explain the Club’s position and next steps. The decision, which has been taken amid serious safety concerns and after discussion with the police, follows events at the matches against Hearts in May and Linfield on Wednesday night. The safe standing area of the stadium had been working very well until the final game of last season against Hearts, when large numbers of flares were smuggled into and set off under banners within ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section. It was an incredibly irresponsible and co-ordinated action which could have had tragic consequences. The Club understands that consideration was given to halting this crucial game because of the thick smoke, which was blowing across the stadium and into other sections of the support and posed a serious safety risk to all those in the stadium. The fire alarm was activated, resulting in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responding to the stadium. The Safety Advisory Group of Glasgow City Council, which licenses Celtic Park and comprises representatives from the Council, police, fire and rescue, the ambulance service and other statutory authorities, had an emergency meeting after that game and communicated their serious concerns to the Club, which presented a risk to the renewal of the safety certificate necessary for the operation of the stadium and the capacity of the safe standing area. The Club has been working with the Safety Advisory Group towards a solution for this season, but the events at the match on Wednesday night, where there were further serious safety issues within ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section, require the Club to take immediate action to comply with its responsibilities under the applicable legislation. Safety of all supporters at Celtic Park is of paramount importance to the Club. The safe operation of the safe standing area at Celtic Park requires effective communication and engagement with the supporters in that area. Unfortunately, due to the events at the Hearts and Linfield matches, the Club is not satisfied that ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section can be operated safely at this time. The Club will continue to investigate the events at the matches in question and to address the issues that arose. The Club will seek to engage with the supporters in ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section to re-establish the necessary communication and engagement to permit supporters to be readmitted to the section and for it to be operated safely, in consultation with the Safety Advisory Group. If that cannot be achieved, then the Club will require to examine other options. Club Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “The behaviour of fans in ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section of the ground at the matches against Hearts and Linfield was a serious safety risk, which has left us with no choice but to take decisive action to ensure safety within the stadium. “There is no room for debate. The safety authorities and the football authorities make the rules. They also enforce the rules. If the rules are broken, Celtic will be punished again and again. There is no hiding place from these realities. Anyone who has Celtic’s interests at heart must surely recognise them and behave accordingly. “Every club which visits here says the atmosphere is incredible and that is something that we have worked very hard to support and encourage. We cannot understand why supporters who are capable of contributing so much that is positive to the club can be so reckless in doing it damage. In addition to the serious safety concerns, we face further UEFA disciplinary action. “This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but the behaviour of fans in this section is posing a direct risk to the safe operation of the stadium and is also seriously tarnishing the club’s hard-won reputation. “Dialogue, engagement and communication with ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ have evidently failed at this time, given the behaviour experienced at these matches, and we are therefore left with no choice but to take action to ensure safety at the stadium. “We hope that the action we are taking prompts recognition by those fans of the damage being done to the Club and that we can resume meaningful engagement with them which would ensure a safe environment within that part of Celtic Park.” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said: “It’s really disappointing that we are talking about stadium safety and paramilitary banners rather than our progress into the next round of Europe. “The fans have a responsibility to behave in the stadium and I would urge everyone involved to see the damage this is causing to the club. Hopefully this is a wake-up call. “The players thrive on the cauldron that the fans create at Celtic Park but there are clearly boundaries that you can’t step over. Everyone knows that pyrotechnics, unacceptable banners and ignoring stewards who are enforcing basic stadium safety measures are simply not on. I really hope that the fans take this on board. It would be a real shame if they forced the club to take more permanent action to ensure safety and protect the Club’s standing in European football, which is what we should all be aiming to promote.”