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Well thanks for the corrections, bud. I was just going from the highlights vid. However, there is something seriously wrong when you have one man defending against four attackers before the ball is properly cleared from the area. Surely it can't all be put down to Wilson.

If you look at that film and slow it down from the 86.75 mark, three Rangers players are taken out by Toshney's back-header which leaves one Rangers player plus the goalie against 4 RR players. Wallace has been drawn over to the covering the short corner, why not a midfielder or forward for that role? What happened to having the full-backs inside the posts? Had Tavernier, he was pulled over to cover the near post because Wallace was out of position, been there he would have cleared the ball before it hit the post and rebounded back into play. This is basic elemental defending of a corner that was horrendously missing.

They exhort us to believe statements like this ... http://www.celticfc.net/news/7921 ... Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “There is no more fitting way to pay tribute to Brother Walfrid on the 100th anniversary of his passing than by doing what he did in his time here, looking after people in need. “We are rightly proud of Brother Walfrid’s legacy of community and charity - values which continue to drive Celtic and which are and will always be a fundamental part of our great Club.” ... One comment I might have is to quote Larry Flint - "Hypocrisy is a detriment to progress. There's always a hidden agenda." And perhaps a final comment from Edmund Burke - "Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing." {Except to the EDC taxpayers}

I'm not advocating that they go after the SPL or The SPFL or the SFA, they are all skint. The only way I can see the club getting any money back is from Green, and then only if he convicted of fraud.

This fine is entirely separate from the 'five-way-agreement'. That is an entirely different transgression, in my opinion, by Green. Although it was judged to be illegal, Green blinked and paid it. Again, in my opinion, he could not afford to have his newco denied a licence to play; or his payoff would never happen. To claim that that contract was signed under duress and to attempt to recover any monies, paid or lost, under that agreement is probably too late for the present board, due to time restraints associated with that Act.

I don't know why the club would require a full Judicial review. This fine was levied by LNS as a result of his inquiry. He decided that the oldco were entitled to pay this. The SPFL, Rangers and Bluedell agree that the fine should be paid. The question in dispute is who should pay it. Green decided to accede to the SPFL's demands, and obviously the new board don't agree with that decision. Should they pay the money, and Green is subsequently convicted of fraud, my contention is that there is now a causal link between Green and the payment for the new board to seek restitution - from Green - of the money they will pay out. Why there would be a need for an FJR I can't see.

If Green gets convicted of fraud then there will exist a causal link between any deals he made and his deliberate intention to breach his duty of care as a director. A case could be argued for his intention to keep his new company out of conflict with the SFA by agreeing to pay this money, while his long-term intention was to cash in on his company being able to issue a successful IPO, and have large ST sales before he exited the scene.

Strachan, depressingly, grooming his successor.

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/dundee-united/notice-of-complaint-leaves-mixu-paatelainen-under-threat-of-missing-semi-final-1.930689 Notice of complaint leaves Mixu Paatelainen under threat of missing semi-final By Ian Roache, 24 March 2016 5.28pm. Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainen could be banned from the dugout when his players take on Hibs in the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden. The Finn has been issued with a notice of complaint by the SFA following his touchline exchanges with Dundee fans at the city derby last Sunday at Tannadice. The Tangerines’ boss has been charged thus: “In that on or around the 91st minute you committed misconduct by shouting and gesticulating at away supporters.” His hearing date has been set for Wednesday, April 13, which is just three days before United will fight it out with the Hibees for a place in the final against either Rangers or Celtic. Should the decision result in a touchline ban then he will have to watch his team from the stand. Paatelainen has not been offered a fixed suspension and has until next Friday, April 1, to respond to the notice of complaint.

Agreed. A steady flow would be nice, all citing the same basic complaint - biased reporting and/or lack of reporting.

Whatever they complain about and whenever they wish to complain, surely, must build a dossier that can't be ignored. Especially if they all end up in the Trust's in-basket.

Good stuff Ian and power to your efforts. As an observation to other fans in Scotland, would it not help Ian's case if more BBC contributors complained as Ian has?

Is this - "... and because Rangers were soon to leave for a four week North American tour ..." - where they got the idea for the Japanese tour?

Motherwell to bin end-of-season pitch invasion By KENNY MacDONALD 01:48, 9 Feb 2016 http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/6918024/Motherwell-to-bin-end-of-season-pitch-invasion.html MOTHERWELL are to bin their fans’ traditional end-of-season pitch invasion — after the SPFL put them on probation. The Fir Park side were punished after their fans ran onto the park following last May’s Premiership play-off win over Rangers. Gers defender Bilel Mohsni and Well striker Lee Erwin were involved in an ugly clash after the final whistle following the home side’s 6-1 aggregate win. 31/05/15 Motherwellv Rangers Pix by Keith Campbell.a stand off between motherwell and rangers fans Motherwell fans taunt Gers supporters in the away end after play-off final win © Keith Campbell Now Motherwell have been put on probation for 18 months after they were found to have failed to adhere to security guidelines during and after the game. They were also criticised over inadequate stewarding which allowed home punters to taunt Gers fans from the pitch. But as long as there is no repeat of the misbehaviour over the next 18 months, the Fir Park side will escape punishment. An SPFL statement said: “Motherwell were found by an SPFL Commission to have breached rules regarding unacceptable conduct.” SunSport understands the club pleaded their case strongly to the SPFL Commission. They pointed out that fans invading the pitch has been a peaceful Fir Park event at the final home game of the season for 15 years. However the SPFL want Well to identify fans who were guilty of bad behaviour by April and explain what steps they have taken against those supporters. Motherwell also have to give the SPFL a written undertaking to tighten up their allocation and ticketing policies within the next 28 days. That comes after the SPFL criticised their poor arrangements for ticketing sales and segregation. Well also copped it after a flare thrown from the main stand was dealt with ‘inappropriately and in an unsafe manner by a club employee who had not been adequately trained’. The SPFL statement continued: “Motherwell FC has yet to demonstrate sufficient action being taken by it to identify those of its supporters who engaged in unaccept-able conduct at the match and has failed to demonstrate any action being taken against those supporters who have been so identified. “They are expected to provide the Commission with a final written report on the measures taken to prevent ‘last home match pitch incursions’ at Fir Park one month prior to the expiry of the 18- month deferral period. “At the end of that period the Commission will make its final decision on sanction. “It is reasonable to expect that one of the factors the Commission will take into account at that stage is the compliance by Motherwell FC with the various matters the Commission has raised.”

Or this ... Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen taunting Dundee fans after Billy McKay made it 2-2 in the derby.

Still want him? ...

I thought this game was lost when the midfield slackened on their effort. There were signs even in the first half that this coming. Sloppy passes, missed runs, missed tackles and missed chances. In the second half Houston had willing front runners who were effectively closing down and harrying our defence. This forced the defence to turn back and the midfield were not coming back quick enough to give them someone to pass to. On many occasions when we had been pressing forward and gave the ball away, Falkirk would pass it to their front runners but our midfield were not tracking back to follow the Falkirk midfield going forward. All three of Falkirks' goals were as a result of poor defence and a laudible effort from Falkirk. If we want to play a high line in offence, then the midfield will have to be a lot better at assisting the defence. To be a winner you need major effort every game.

You and your group do good work Moonlighter. You are all to be commended.

He's the nephew of a non-executive director of C1888c. There you go Rab, what you have always maintained, a direct link from Reid to HMRC via the C1888c board !!

I think we should name the whole team as each player in turn has improved within the team environment since day 1.

That's as much as he can say for the moment, good job. Anyway, there are other teams who need their young players to have a few Scottish caps so that they can ask for more money for them when they sell them. Some teams need to do that every season to keep the bank happy.

A previous response to the use of the word 'hun' by a member of the media ...[/] Letter: 'Hun' is an offensive three-letter word Published: 21:05 Thursday 16 September 2010 I am writing to express my utter disgust at the cartoon in Thursday's Scotsman (16 September). It depicts the Pope addressing Rangers supporters as "fellow huns". I am sure in the warped mind of the creator of this cartoon, it was intended as humorous. I find it extremely offensive, bigoted and also a possible breach of Scotland's anti-sectarian laws. In October 2008 Celtic fan Michael Devlin was convicted of religiously aggravated breach of the peace for wearing a T-shirt which bore a derogatory expression containing the word "hun". This is a term which is regarded by most as an offensive term for Protestant or Church of Scotland members. Anti-sectarian charity Nil by Mouth has clearly stated on a number of occasions that this term is regarded as sectarian and generally the polar opposite of the expression fenian. I'm sure The Scotsman would never dream of printing a cartoon which contained the word "fenian". This cartoon clearly perpetuates the belief that there is one rule for one group and another rule for everyone else. The fact that it made it past the editorial stage suggests that this wasn't an error of judgment on the behalf of one individual. Andrew Sheppard Glendevon Park Winchburg, West Lothian There is simply no excuse for allowing offensive sectarian terms to appear in your newspaper, even if the cartoon it appears in is as funny as a rat in your fridge. The word "hun" is a term of sectarian abuse aimed at Protestants, judged to be sectarian by Sheriff Iain Peebles in October 2008 at Glasgow Sheriff Court. Only an idiot is unaware Rangers fans find the term grossly offensive. If sectarianism, prejudice and bigotry are to be tackled, surely it must involve all sections of the community, even those who the cartoonist has such an obvious contempt for? Stephen Smith Rangers Supporters' Trust Alcester Road Redditch, Worcester I wish to complain in the strongest terms regarding the cartoon in Thursday's issue, referring to Rangers supporters as "huns". I am a Rangers fan and object most strongly as this is a sectarian word, as has been proved in a court of law. You would not use the word "fenian" in the same manner. Please apologise. John Millar Talla Road Glasgow I have noticed in recent years your paper's less than subtle digs at the Protestant faith in Scotland. Thursday was the final straw. May I remind you that the term "hun" is sectarian and I am totally sick of being referred to in this manner. My forefathers died in northern France fighting the "hun". I am disgusted by your offensive, pathetic attempt at humour. John Geddes Lochlea Road Glasgow I find this cartoon, and I use the word loosely, totally unacceptable in what is supposed to be a quality newspaper. How can anyone in their right mind think that a cartoon about a major participant in the Catholic Church's child abuse scandal, depicting him in a Rangers FC scarf and using sectarian abuse towards Rangers fans is funny? Only in the sad world of this bigotted cartoonist's mind could this even be misconstrued as comical. Scot Beattie Hoeylees Drive Tweedbank, Galashiels I WRITE in utter disgust and horror that a paper of such repute and tradition would sink to the gutter of modern day Scotland by using sectarian slurs against Rangers fans to appeal to its readership. Your cartoon depicting a Pope "bringing Scotland's faiths together" quite clearly promotes sectarian and hate speak by using the term "hun" as a derogatory manner in which to describe Scottish Protestants. May I ask, who, in their obviously extremely limited wisdom, deemed it acceptable to pollute your newspaper with such bile? This is a matter which has aroused much angst and hurt over recent years and media vehicles such as yourselves should know better than most, the power and effect of mere words. John Wilson Handsworth Road Sheffield EDITOR'S RESPONSE Editor-in-chief John McLellan writes: "At risk of now alienating Celtic supporters, I was brought up in Glasgow supporting Rangers and, unlike the letter writers, I have never found the term 'Hun' offensive. I've lost count of the number of times I've been called it and I've never taken it as anything other than gentle ribbing. Celtic supporters I know find no offence in being called a 'Tim'. "All that being said, we have obviously underestimated the sensitivity of this particular word to some and apologise for the offence caused. But perhaps it is a mark of the distance Scotland still has to travel when football nicknames whose origin is almost lost in the mists of time can still arouse such passions."

Meus es tu soles !!

The involvement of the C1888c board, at the insistence of their fans, in Rangers' affairs would probably be described by Mark Warburton as 'disrespectful'.

He's good, isn't he? He takes the lead, faces the subject head on and never insults anyone. Modern-day Bill Struth maybe.