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The "EBT stuff" couldn't be shoved to the side (as we know, HMRC refused a settlement offer of around 10M). Sir Duped was reckless wrt the scale of EBT exposure and that was the main catalyst. Thereafter, he predictably chose to look after himself and leave us to the wolves.

There are many individuals out there who know bit's and pieces about 'the affair'. You'd need to build a database of names, subjects, collate and see where it took you. Then work about 8 hours a day on it for god knows how long. Not a cheery thought but tThe quicker you start the better because people's circumstances change as the years pass.

Power, Politics, Enticement and that the revenue wanted a precedent.

Sometimes when the dice are loaded, having the information isn't enough. #GaryWebb

Can't agree with that. Sir David of Duped was IMO THE main catalyst. The over-riding HMRC agenda was concerned with a macro-view, way beyond Rangers. Some individuals within or close to it, were opportunituic and looked to maximise damage on the club.

Well written piece that leaves many interesting questions hang in the air. A bit like a very short and partial summation of what has been talked and typed about these past few years. The whole affair reminds me of one of the classic topics that have countless strands. often with imperfect information, that only serve to produce more questions and never, will you see the whole truth and full answers because too many powerful, interested people or/and authorities will make sure you won't. Corporate irresponsibility, Poor decision-making, Chasing loses, Running awy, Opportunism, Organised chaos, Organised fraud, Greed, Brazen bastards, etc., etc., etc., etc.,............ The author could probably write a book on it that made 'War & Peace' seem like a short story. Or countless short stories on individual strands, some of which IMO, are more interesting, have more available material and are plausible+. It's all left a very bad taste in the mouth, not least from the failure of a law and justice system to be any better than Scottish fitbaw hacks.....and that is somewhere very low.

The Sheep got into their faces in last seasons Cup Final and caused them real problems. Recently, they sat off them, never laid a glove and made what could have been a difficult game, easy for celtic. Hearts took advantage of a loss of form, got into their faces when they won 4-0. We'll almost certainly look to get into their faces, high press, bal, bla.....and the crucial aspect will be, is as always, taking chances.

You could see that Collum would get this game. Madden and Ferguson will get the other two before the season end.

It's about getting the balance right for the specific task at hand. Murty has shown himself to be generally a creature of habit and continuity but if ever there should be 'curveballs' appear then it's these games against Celtic. If Murphy was fit, then I think we go the same way as usual but if he's not, then I'd be tempted to go with your idea re. Holt in and Docherty, on top of Brown. I don't think Cummings would give the same speed, tempo and momentum. I think he'd be a good option to have on the bench.

I thought we had but now that you say, I think it was a while the ball wasn't in play, so no foul.

He really is exceptional in what he has managed to do. A different continent and culture Goals in Finland Goals in Scotland with the pressure of playing for a big club Not to mention his physique and how he uses it to good advantage as well as a knowledge of how to play the role that suggests more experience.

I think that Collums is probably due an OF match.

Fouls were given for the two recent assaults, it was the colour of the card that was the issue. Collum must be due this one and he doesn't often shy away from blowing his whistle.

Couldn't believe it when Cummings was the futherest player back and cleared up a dangerous situation in our box yesterday. He's working hard and gets about the pitch, all over the pitch but I don't think he helps our fluidity at the moment, in the way Murphy has been. Perhaps with more games, he could find his way into the style of play better but unless there are injuries, I doubt that he'll get much more than sub appearences. If fit, Morelos simply has to start. You don't change something that has been getting results and besides, I see it as a positive that the goals are shared out between various players. We could really do with Murphy back in time for next week though, he would make it much more difficult to defend against us.

Defence is a definate concern although this game is in isolation regards approach, eg. sometimes you'll concede 3 to a Hamilton side and then get a clean sheet against Hearts with a different approach. Late last year you had St.Johnstone taking 3 of us at Ibrox, yet a fortnight later we get a clean sheet at Parkhead. Both managers have a full week in which to prepare the game and you can imagine that Rodgers will get his players up for this and have a definate game plan. Will Murty ask for more of the same or will he tweak the approach somewhat ? This is a major test for GM and I'm especially glad he has Jimmy Nicholl in there with him for this game to help man-manage the players. The less we shout about optimism in the media, the better. Just let the football do the talking.

Given the two assaults on Bates in the last two games, both punished by yellow cards. I think it would be reasonable for the club to somehow publicly ask the question of the SFA wrt the rules, this week before the celtic game.

This past week against St.Johnstone and Falkirk gives good reason to wonder if the rules book has been re-written. - Assault on a Rangers player by kicking out or punching: Yellow Card .

We can certainly do with more potential quality. There seems to be quite a few decent youngsters around and we may have a decent team in 2/3 years.

Message to Mr.Murty: Substitutes are allowed

You can make arguments either way but I tend to think that the squad would be better for Cummings getting 90 minutes, for Morelos getting a break and that we can take Falkirk, regardless. However, I wouldn't argue against continuity if that's the way we go.

Certainly an opportunity to change things slightly what with the probable absence of Murray. Cummings hasn't really been able to get up to speed due to the lack of gametime, so I'd start him today, whether that be with Morelos or by himself. Alfredo could probably do with a rest.

To a degree, I think they were used and abused aswell. That's not a plea for mitigation or that I think their intentions were at all honourable.

When you consider a lot of the individuals and companies involved in 'robbing us blind', it was one disreputable and often dishonest bastard after another. Even the bloody NOMAD was at it ! If they don't start treating those caught at it like common criminals, they'll have very little reason not to stop.

First and one on my best Scottish Cup memories was the 3-2 win over Celtic in 1973. Wasn't at the game but it made a wee laddie very happy, none the less. We really should be making the semi-finals with a degree of comfort and I'm actually fairly confident we will and that's not something I say very often !! Windass needs to avoid a yellow card or he'd be suspended for a potential semi-final (same goes for Holt but I doubt he'll play).