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I don't think that you should ask for consideration of 'man of the match', if you insist on running a poll, at all In the last few abject home defeats, and in more than a few other performances, I would be gey hard put to identify a man on the pitch, in Rangers' kit, at all, far less to nominate one for an award, even an entirely notional one. Today's 'Approximation of a Ranger Award' goes to...

Words fail me. If they didn't fail, they would be futile, as futile as the team's efforts today, which set a new record in futility.

And all bets are off: The SFA have named Don Robertson as the man in the middle for this game. He will be supported by his assistants David Roome and Ross Macleod with Kevin Clancy at the VAR controls alongside Alan Mulvanny from Clydesdale House.

Yes, rather strange. Neoliberal (extreme capitalism) (sic) would, as far as I understand, abjure FIFA, UEFA, and controlling FAs.

Lossiemouth. And here was me thinking you would have plunged your worldly wealth and goods on Gallic Warrior in the 2.55.

Doesn't that mean that you can perform miracles? If so, why have you allowed The Rangers to languish in an under performing morass, for most of the last few years?

Innocence is restored with age, then?

Basque coaches are enjoying more than a moment in the sun, so I would propose a Basque, non-staunch, and who embraces a philosophy of post-hipsterism. I can't spell these non Indo-European names, but you know who I mean

Don't even tell me what you have been smoking.

Yes; and you are -probably- the only one wandering the desert, waving the jaw-bone of an ass, howling messages to the elements, living on locusts and wild honey, and spending nights perched atop a 20 foot pillar. A prophet, outcast, I believe, is the technical term.

According to Mr Gordon Woods, the 'seven figure' compensation is an aggregate of 22 payouts to 22 victims.

It might be worth having Mourinho for one season, to turn his high profile spotlight on the suppurating mass of corruption which is Scottish Football. I suspect, however, that his views would be laughed off with a 'That Jose, eh, whit's he like?' or a 'Who's that foreigner to tell us our business?' And, while he would be right, nothing would happen, beyond the guilty taking extreme umbrage, protesting too much, and imposing vindictive sanctions. Plus, he is past it, and a farewell tour often disappoints. Obrigado por Sevilha, though, eh?

I've got beer, I've got pizza, and the Merseyside Derby is on SKY: is this what they mean by 'toxic masculinity'?

It's not clear whether the total settlement to date is 'seven figures', or whether each wronged individual will receive 'seven figures'. I don't think that we deal in 'punitive damages' in Scotland, so I suspect that the child abusers will get off relatively lightly. Thomsons, Solicitors, "..confirmed that about 70 per cent of cases had been settled for a seven-figure sum, with further settlements expected in the coming weeks." Celtic to pay millions in Boys Club child abuse settlement Justice has finally been achieved, say lawyers representing the victims who were players at the feeder club in the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties updated Marc Horne Tuesday April 2025, 12.04pm, The Times Celtic FC previously insisted that the youth club was a separate entity but that defence has now been abandoned JANE BARLOW/PA A deal that will result in Celtic paying millions of pounds to survivors of systematic child abuse at its feeder club has been reached, prompting claims that “justice has finally been achieved”. About 30 former players at Celtic Boys Club joined a class-action lawsuit that was due to be heard in court. Thompsons Solicitors Scotland, which is representing the victims, paused the legal action in 2023 after the club indicated that it was willing to negotiate a settlement. The law firm said negotiations to strike a deal were now complete in the majority of cases and that justice had finally been done. It confirmed that about 70 per cent of cases had been settled for a seven-figure sum, with further settlements expected in the coming weeks. About 30 survivors who suffered sexual abuse while playing for Celtic Boys Club in the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties launched a US-style “class action” lawsuit under new Scottish group proceedings legislation. The firm presented evidence to Celtic to argue how much it should pay in each case. It is understood there has been no request for non-disclosure agreements. Laura Connor, of Thompsons Solicitors, said: “Our clients trusted us to fight for them on these difficult cases and ensure their voices were heard. “This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout. “At long last they have achieved success and can take this compensation as confirmation that Celtic Boys Club was indeed inextricably linked to Celtic Football Club.” Asked whether Celtic will be making an apology to victims, Thompsons said “Celtic Plc making these substantial payments is acknowledgement of the fact that the entities of Celtic Boys Club and Celtic Football Club are in fact not separate and the wrongs committed are the responsibility of Celtic”. Celtic previously insisted that the youth club was a separate entity with which it had “historic connections”. That defence has now been abandoned. It came after The Times published an investigation that contradicted and undermined Celtic’s insistence that it had no formal links to the feeder club. Celtic previously expressed “regret and sorrow” over abuse that took place at the boys’ club. It did not accept any liability despite a number of figures connected with the feeder club, including the founder Jim Torbett and the former manager Frank Cairney, being convicted of multiple sexual offences against children. Russell Findlay, the Scottish Conservative leader, claimed paedophiles had used the club to abuse boys on an “industrial scale”. “There has long been abundant evidence of an organised network of predators using Celtic FC’s boys’ club to sexually abuse children, yet victims were treated with pure contempt and forced to fight for justice over many long and painful years,” he said. “It is tragic that some victims did not live to see this day. “Victims of industrial-scale abuse in Scottish football were failed by the club and Scotland’s justice system, but continue to be failed by the SNP government, which refuses to do the right thing and extend the remit of the child abuse inquiry.” Mary Glasgow, chief executive of the welfare charity Children First has insisted it was crucial for Celtic to publicly express contrition. “An apology or acknowledgement of the harm caused is the most important action that Celtic Football Club can take to help survivors recover from their horrific experiences of childhood sexual abuse,” she said. “We know from our experience of helping survivors recover from abuse that children are often made to feel they were responsible for the abuse they suffered. “To fully recover from their horrific ordeal, survivors need a clear and heartfelt apology which acknowledges that what happened to them at Celtic Boys Club was wrong and that they are not to blame for it.” Celtic has been contacted for comment. Comments for this article have been turned off

Strictly on the QT: neither do I.

Would it be bitter, twisted, and downright cynical to suggest that this change comes in when Pederasts FC has to play a qualifier in CL for the first time in a few years ??

Here's luck. Unfortunately, I don 't see any prospect of it running out, any time soon Breakdown of average fouls per booking across the league after 31 games Season 25/26 Aberdeen - 4.7 fouls per yellow Celtic - 10.4 fouls per yellow Dundee - 5.1 fouls per yellow Dundee Utd - 4.9 fouls per yellow Hearts - 5.5 fouls per yellow Hibs - 6.3 fouls per yellow Kilmarnock - 5.9 fouls per yellow Motherwell - 5.4 fouls per yellow Rangers - 5.5 fouls per yellow Ross County - 6.3 fouls per yellow St Johnstone - 6.3 fouls per yellow St Mirren - 5.6 fouls per yellow

The most important thing, surely, is Barry Ferguson's opinion of 'The Banner'

Nae Cerny - Nae Rangers

JOHNSON'S FOR ROLLS

He frequently did, for performances not unadjacent to this complete clusterfuck.

This is humiliating.

FFS!!