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  1. buster.
    Very first pic.............I'm liking the steely glare from Mr.Murty !
  2. buster.
    Early summer ! You can often get away with a mediocre defensive line in domestic football but it's often a 'killer' come European competition. Given the balance of our squad, I think McCrorie is a good shout.
  3. buster.
    We haven't yet got a central defensive partnership that gives you confidence. In fact, neither defence is that good when put under pressure and IMO, it'll be about trying to dominate the midfield to limit exposure.
  4. buster.
    It was the scale of use that was of high risk. A lot of people gamble and put a coupon on, some bet someone elses house on it (some banks, Sir Duped, etc.).
  5. buster.
    Previously it was the "head" that Sir Duped lacked when considering level of exposure/risk regards fiscal decisions. Whatever a supporter may engage, it's essential that those in charge use the head. Between various things, we've made a habit of repeating too many mistakes, this is one to pass on.
  6. buster.
    Elements of BBC Scotland have been shown to be blatantly anti-Rangers in one way or tuther, others have more shown their disdain and dismissal of the club since 'the situation' arose but I tend to agree that this isn't much in the way to kick up a fuss about.....or we will be tagged with the obsessiive label. That said, it's more for simply logging onto the list and if the same person was to do something similar, then we might be able to say he is just another of a particular crowd.
  7. buster.
    The name Bryn Palmer is at the top of live text and a brief look at twitter feed tells us he's more a rugby man. Why he would have 'Scott Sinclair' in his mind, rather than look it up, I don't know. https://twitter.com/BBCBrynPalmer?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
  8. buster.
    it'd be more the 'resolution 12' crowd that would be re-invigorated wrt outraged EBT's/title stripping pitchforks !
  9. buster.
    Banks aren't going to supply the cash and I doubt even Sir Duped will be able to talk major players into giving him money to put into a Scottish football club where they won't get a return.......so that would seem to force him to have to use his own money. What is the liklehood of that ? What would he get for HIS money and how much does he want it ? Sir Duped is 66 years of age and was able to semi-navigate stormy waters, throwing others over the side and reach a favourable 'end-deal'. Does he feel guilt ? Was he stung and does he feel the need to win a very public battle and consign negative headlines to the bottom of the barrel ? Is he simply up to some mischievious spin to rock other individuals boats further and/or see what the reaction is ? Is he thinking about limelight and legacies ? Does he think now would be good timing given probable price and some of the 'hard yards' already having been walked ? How would he get on with Club1872 ? We know what he's like and we know what he has done to us. I wouldn't want him anywhere near the club. A bit loose but It'd be like a woman who was battered and nearly killed by her husband getting a call from the same man nearly a decade later, asking to get back together.
  10. buster.
    I'm sure she wouldn't mind. Pic's are surfacing...........
  11. buster.
    Enquiring about a spare ticket is run of the mill fare but when you involve 'a lass from Moscow' it spikes the curiosity somewhat. A Russian lass or a match ticket........What is the most sought after or is it a fair swap, one for tuther ?
  12. buster.
    The Sir Duped years & Russian burdz are probably two of the few topics that could take this messageboards attention away from this weekends game.
  13. buster.
    IIRC the first day Charlotte Fakes appeared on the scene, 'she' leaked an alleged e-mail from Jack Irvine to Craig Whyte from around late August 2009. It was Irvine boasting about using his Nexus Lexus search engine to aid him in 'tidying up' CW's history on the web. Consider that in the same month Sir Duped had stepped down from the RFC board (or most probably was nudged by the Bank). Within a month or so, the bank would put 'their man', Donald Muir alongside the MIH man, McGill on the board. And that Jack Irvine was also an advisor/spindoctor of Sir Duped. And that Irvine had known what type of person CW was for years before that. Ducks in a row and all that. As Forlan said, it doesn't half reek.............. .
  14. buster.
    I believe RTC was a blog with differing roles as events developed and that those involved pushing it changed dependent on role. The individual who became known as 'RTC' and was deeply involved with the HMRC and associated matters was the first person who posted fairly frequent output for a while. However entering 2012, there started the initial publicly pushed steps to mount a campaign that would involve Scottish football fans (except us of course and especially others in SPL1) to call for what they considered would be a 'suitable action' for the governing bodies to take. As events unfolded, this centered on SPL1 clubs being pressured by their own fans threatening to not buy ST's. The blog was an important part in the pushing the idea and handing out cyber pitch forks. This was under the RTC blog but it was other people pushing it (not the original 'RTC') that you could broadly say, were 'Celtic-Minded'. Further down the line, the SFM blog replaced the RTC blog. The Celtic-Minded quickly realised the power of social media used in this way and cleverly looked to rebrand in a way that would try and appear as a more rounded pressure group representing Scottish football, when the truth is that it's run by and is property of the Celtic-Minded and has a relatively small percentage of other fans involved.
  15. buster.
    As you say, HMRC were after a precedent and were never going to settle for the money Sir Duped/MIH could offer. This doesn't provide Sir Duped with an excuse. Nor can we blame HMRC for taking this line (as you said 'looking after your own interests').
  16. buster.
    Viz Top Tip for effective shortcuts Kidnap and waterboard a well known spindoctor with a name that sounds like Tack. Disclaimer: a joke
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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.
  18. buster.
    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.
  19. buster.
    Power, Politics, Enticement and that the revenue wanted a precedent.
  20. buster.
    Sometimes when the dice are loaded, having the information isn't enough. #GaryWebb
  21. buster.
    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.
  22. buster.
    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.
  23. buster.
    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.
  24. buster.
    You could see that Collum would get this game. Madden and Ferguson will get the other two before the season end.
  25. buster.
    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.
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