ian1964

Ok,just for you, I see the GFITW were down on the number of supporters today compared to the normal full house that they always have.

I've always been of the belief that after coming back from an injury,it was easier starting a game and being replaced,rather than coming on as a sub when it is more difficult to get up to the pace of the game. If a player is fit enough for the bench then he is fit enough to play, but if the players who are playing are not playing bad then it is more difficult for the manager to give someone a game just for the sake of it and yet is a must to get the players back playing. If WS was to start Edu tomorrow ahead of McCulloch I would understand why, but that doesn't mean McCulloch is playing bad,however I'm always reluctant to change a winning team.

Ah ok, good one :yawn:

And your point is caller ?

You know something,after watching the MOPES today and Hertz humping them last week, the way we have been performing fills me with great pleasure knowing if Rangers can keep their form we will blow away DUTD on Wed and HUMP the MOPES next Sunday. W.A.T.P.

Nice Orange strips Accies are wearing

1-0 to the BHEASTS, Loovens

See there are a lot of MOPES dressed up as seats

Finished 0-0, another good result for Eck, BF strolled through the game

We've had out Xmas present, from Hertz, can't see anything other than a comfy home win here.

Dec 26 2009 By Greig Thomas RANGERS star Madjid Bougherra WILL be allowed to play in the Old Firm clash, thanks to Algeria returning a favour to the Ibrox club. Bougherra and Ibrox boss Walter Smith had resigned themselves to the defender's last game before the African Cup of Nations being tomorrow's clash with Hibs, to enable the player to attend Algeria's training camp. However, reports from Bougherra's country indicated their FA have relented and will allow Bougherra to play in the January 3 showdown at Parkhead and travel to the French camp after the game. And it's all because of a favour Rangers did for the African nation last month. The Algerian FA requested to be allowed to treat Bougherra's knee injury at a private clinic in France in a bid to get the defender fit for their World Cup qualifier in Egypt. Rangers could have refused and insisted the player was attended to by their medics. But Algeria got their wish, Bougherra played in that game and subsequent World Cup play-off and Algeria qualified for the first time in 24 years. The Ibrox club asked the Algerian FAto allow Bougherra to face Celtic even though FIFA rules dictate Rangers would have had to release the player due to the 14-day rule to prepare for a tournament. However, although the African country's FA have yet to release official confirmation, reports in Algeria quoted sources stating Bougherra will join the training camp after the Old Firm match. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2009/12/26/rangers-boost-as-madjid-bougherra-gets-ok-for-old-firm-clash-86908-21923085/

Published Date: 26 December 2009 RANGERS defender Madjid Bougherra and Celtic midfielder Landry N'Guemo have both been given the all-clear to play in the Old Firm clash on 3 January before jetting off to prepare for the African Nations Cup. Fifa rules dictate the Glasgow clubs would be forced to release the players because of the 14-day rule to prepare for a tournament. But former Rangers manager Paul le Guen's announcement that his Cameroon squad will assemble 5 January for a training camp in Nairobi means N'Guemo is be free to play for Celtic at Parkhead. Reports from Algeria suggest the Algerian FA will also allow Bougherra to play in the derby and travel to his country's French training camp after the game. Meanwhile, Darren O'Dea has been sent back to Celtic after failing to impress on loan at Reading. The defender hadn't started a game for the club since October. http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/African-pair-get-green-light.5938867.jp

Phew,the letters from the MOPES were being written to the SFA requesting the OF match to be postponed,close call,I'm glad the Pope is ok so we can HUMP the MOPES http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2009/12/25/vatican-security-scare-as-pope-is-attacked-at-christmas-eve-mass-86908-21921846/

Early bump this week guys.

I hope monkeyheid tells his own thug players the same thing, monkey heid ya fud

Jeez,this is getting boring,at the end of the day we all have different opinions on all Rangers players. We are top of the league and playing as good as I can remember,so whoever comes in and does a job then I'll be a happy Ger

My post is only my honest opinion on the Scotland/Rangers scenario and I'll stick by it

Some people like to look on the positives,others like to dwell on the negatives, me my glass is always half full

I think most of the moronic TA would be happy if NO Rangers players were in the Scotland team. Forgot to add, so would I be happy if in no Gers players played for Scotland after the fiasco that seen the Rangers players booed by the TA, and singled out by the SFA.

Famine Song Assembly - UEFA Directive On the 19th June 2009, the Appeal Court of the High Court of Judiciary upheld a conviction against William Walls who had previously been found guilty of breach of the peace, aggravated by religious and racial prejudice, at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in December – for singing/chanting ‘fuck the Pope’, ‘****** bastards’ and the Famine Song. The Appeal Court ruled that the term ‘****** Bastards’ was ‘either an expression of religious prejudice or racial bigotry or both’. Walls had also been signing the refrain from the Famine Song. In their written judgement the judges said: “The song calls upon persons of Irish descent, who are living in Scotland, to go back to the land of their ancestors, namely Ireland. The Court does not consider that the lyrics of this refrain bear any reasonable comparison to those of "Flower of Scotland" or indeed "God Save the Queen". Rather they are racist in calling upon people native to Scotland to leave the country because of their racial origins. This is a sentiment which, once more, many persons will find offensive.” The judges went on: “The Court also has no difficulty in accepting the Sheriff's conclusion that singing the refrain from the "Famine Song" and referring to persons as "****** Bastards" displays malice and ill-will towards people of Irish descent living in Scotland. In the context of a football fanatic, such as the appellant, who has presumably attended other Rangers' matches where this song has been sung, even if he did not know all the words to all the verses, he would be well acquainted with their general import and sentiment.” The Appeal Court supported the sheriff’s ruling that Walls was guilty of a racially aggravated breach of the peace. SFA/SPL SFA / SPL regulations starting season 2007/2008. The SFA and SPL introduced Guidance for Clubs designed to prevent incidents which involve unacceptable conduct at stadia in Scotland. Clubs must ensure that relevant policies have been adopted to prevent such behaviour and that where such incidents do occur they are dealt with effectively. Each club has a responsibility for the conduct of players, officials and supporters as well as other persons connected with the club. The Police control the stadium operation however to achieve compliance with the new guidance the club must conform with a lengthy checklist of conditions indicating that the club will not tolerate any form of unacceptable behaviour. It must also proactively raise awareness of the campaign to eliminate unacceptable conduct and take action against those who engage in such behaviour. The SPL considered taking action against the Club in regard to sectarian singing by supporters at Inverness at the opening game of the 2008-09 season. The club successfully challenged proposed sanctions after proving that the club had taken all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate behaviour, not that the offensive singing and chanting did not take place. Again, the Club was warned about potential consequences of inappropriate behaviour by fans in the future. UEFA Directive Assembly - UEFA Directive CLARIFICATION UEFA DIRECTIVES. Villareal Following the two UEFA Champions League fixtures against Villareal in February and March 2006, UEFA charged Rangers FC for being responsible for discriminatory chants sung by sections of their supporters at both matches, in particular, the ‘Billy Boys’ and ‘Fuck the Pope’. Rangers challenged the charges and the UEFA Control & Disciplinary Body cleared the Club in April 2006. UEFA appealed that decision and the Disciplinary Inspector called for the closure of parts of Ibrox stadium, as well as a CHF 35,000 fine. UEFA rules also allowed the consideration of forcing Rangers to play matches behind closed doors, as well as a stadium ban. The UEFA Appeals Body investigated the case and again Rangers FC challenged all charges. The club was fined CHF 30,000 and the closure or partial closure of Ibrox stadium, as originally sought, was prevented. However, the Club was severely warned about its responsibility for the future conduct of supporters and a directive was issued which stated (in conjunction with the Judgment from the Appeals Body): • ‘Fuck the Pope’ is discriminatory under UEFA rules • The ‘Billy Boys’ is associated “with an attitude that is strongly sectarian and thus discriminatory”. • The directive also instructed to the Club to implement a range of measures to demonstrate its continuing efforts to eradicate sectarianism, including the banning of supporters indulging in such behaviour, communication of anti-sectarian messages etc. • UEFA made it clear that the singing of the Billy Boys was prohibited. Songs and chants that referred to ‘fuck the Pope’ and ‘******s’ were also condemned. The UEFA directive referred to the ‘ethos’ of its decision and said that a club such as Rangers should be in a position to encourage behaviour that would not jeopardise the club at domestic and international fixtures. Osasuna Following the UEFA Cup tie against Osasuna in March 2007, Rangers were fined 20,000 Swiss francs for “discriminatory singing” by its supporters. Osasuna was fined far more heavily due to the lack of security arrangements on the night. UEFA specifically mentioned “No Pope in Rome”, “Fuck the Pope” and the Billy Boys as discriminatory singing and concluded the following: “UEFA has to send a strong message that sectarianism is unacceptable within football, especially within UEFA competitions. If Rangers FC wishes to compete in UEFA competitions, they must combat this behaviour not only on the occasion of home matches but also on the occasion of away matches. These incidents are ascribable to Rangers FC in accordance with Article 6(1) RD and must be punished accordingly.” Since that time, the Club has continued with informal liaison with UEFA and the Scottish football authorities and it is clear that the Club and its supporters are unlikely to be given the benefit of the doubt in the future should there be further incidents. http://www.thebluenose.co.uk/assembly/uefa-directive/

FORMER Scotland manager Craig Brown believes Kris Boyd should not be given the opportunity to resurrect his international career under Craig Levein. Levein is set to take over as national team manager after agreeing a four-and-a-half year deal with the Scottish Football Association. His appointment could pave the way for a return to the national fold for Rangers striker Boyd, who refused to play under previous boss George Burley after complaining of a lack of opportunities under the manager. But Brown would not welcome the sight of Boyd in the dark blue jersey of Scotland again. "You are either committed to Scotland or you are not. It shouldn't depend on who the manager is," said Brown. However, he believes the potential return of Barry Ferguson is a completely different matter. Ferguson and goalkeeper Allan McGregor were banished from the national team following the infamous Boozegate affair but could also find themselves back in the fold under the new regime. Speaking of Ferguson, Brown added: "He was actually told, I understand, by the SFA that he was finished, as was Allan McGregor. That's a different issue. He did not say he didn't want to play. He was told he wasn't going to play. "So they would have to rescind that if they decided to bring back Barry Ferguson." Brown does not expect Levein's history of conflict with the SFA to cause problems between himself and chief executive Gordon Smith in his new role. He said: "I don't think there should be too many concerns. "Craig was brought before various committees for indiscretions or comments about referees. "The figurehead of the establishment is the chief executive and he represents authority and Craig was not happy with some of the decisions against him. Quite clearly there was conflict there but I don't think it was a personal thing. I may be wrong but I don't think it was person to person." He added: "You've got to be diplomatic but Craig is an intelligent guy and I think he is sensible enough not to put his foot in it. "I'm sure he will be diplomatic. He will also be very authoritative and completely forthright and these are good qualities." Meanwhile, First Minister Alex Salmond added his best wishes, saying: "I wish Craig Levein every success as Scotland manager. I know he will have the full support of the Tartan Army and everyone in Scotland. He has been a successful club manager, and will put his considerable skills and knowledge to good use for the national team. "His focus on grassroots and youth development is particularly important and will be widely welcomed. "We have narrowly missed out on qualifying for major championships in recent years, and I'm sure that Craig can lead Scotland to the European Championship in 2012. "I realise that there will be considerable disappointment at Tannadice, as they are losing a great manager who put a very competitive side together, and I wish the club well in the future." http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Craig-Brown-believes-there-should.5936820.jp

But by making that statement he is saying that the referees are not doing their job !!!. Monkeyheid,tell McGreedy to stop diving and cheating,football is a contact sport so if the poor wee tattie munching, pie faced turn coat crettin doesn't like it, tell him to go home

C'mon SA, get your priorities right

There's a bad 2-3 day bug going about just now

Tony Mowbray has claimed that Celtic winger Aiden McGeady is getting a rough time from SPL defenders ââ?¬â?? and the league's match officials aren't doing enough about it. Insisting he did not want to be accused of ââ?¬Å?moaning or whingeingââ?¬Â about the treatment of the Irish international, Mowbray said that referees need to protect talented players for the good of the game. McGeady has found form in recent weeks and was Celtic's star man in their 2-1 defeat away to Hearts on Sunday, which left them four points adrift of Rangers in the race for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title. But the 23-year-old suffered some rough treatment as he embarked on his trademark tricky and weaving runs down the flanks and his boss ââ?¬â?? who was full of superlatives for his performance ââ?¬â?? says it is time for McGeady's bullies to be reprimanded. "It was a very special performance from Aiden - exceptional," Mowbray told Celtic View. "He was great on the ball, showed great feet and and was unbelievably direct at times. "Aiden created most of our chances with his individual skills but I don't think he is getting the protection his talent deserves. The number of fouls committed on Aiden against Hearts was really too many. ââ?¬Å?I don't want to come out in an open press conference and say this because I will be accused of moaning or whingeing but this is the right platform for me to talk about this. ââ?¬Å?I feel the officials need to protect the talented footballers because that's what the game needs. We are striving for talented, clever players. That's why people watch football and, if the players aren't being allowed to do that, then the game is in danger." McGeady's upturn in form has been a positive point in what has been a difficult past two weeks for the Parkhead club on the pitch. Victory over Motherwell on December 12 put them five points clear of Rangers, but defeat to Hearts ââ?¬â?? together with Rangers winning their game in hand away to Dundee United and maintaining their good form with wins over St Johnstone and Motherwell ââ?¬â?? saw a dramatic nine point swing in the Ibrox club's favour. Next up for Celtic are Hamilton on Boxing Day and then a trip to Kilmarnock before the pivotal Old Firm derby on January 3, which Mowbray hopes will herald his troops' return to the top of the table. "By the time we had finished the game against Hearts we were four points behind, because of the way the fixtures had gone,ââ?¬Â said Mowbray. "That's an unbelievable swing within a week but that's the kind of swing we have to target over the Christmas period. "The opportunities are there over the next three games to try and improve our current situation. We will approach every game positively and look to win all the games." http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/celtic/146327-mowbray-wants-refs-to-protect-talented-mcgeady/