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Another thing that Celtic fans should remember is the reason why old firm games have to be played early after the split. It's because of THEIR behaviour in 1999.

 

If they weren't so badly behaved the game could have been played later and Brown would have been available.

 

You reap what you sow.

 

Yip, the MOPES will start bungee jumping without ropes again :whistle:

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They are just being fucking ridiculous.

 

The availability or not of particular players plays no part in the SPL's decision making process. It was down to the recommendations of the police. If certain players just happen to be suspended then, tough titties. Perhaps the club shoudl be fining Brown for ill-discipline meaning he is missing a big match for them.

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I see Rafferty notes that "particularly the younger" bheggars will be upset by this. How old do you need to be to understand that people's safety is paramount when determining when a potentially explosive game of football should be played ffs???

 

Hang on I'm just being naive. Not a surprise that shite like this comes from the spokesman of a set of fans who were, to a man, elated that many people were seriously injured in Manchetser.

 

SCUM.

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CELTIC fans chief Peter Rafferty last night accused the SPL of handing Rangers an unfair advantage in the battle for the championship.

 

Hoops supporters have reacted angrily to the news the league yesterday pencilled in the final Old Firm derby of the season for Saturday, May 9.

 

That means Parkhead star Scott Brown will be suspended but Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra is eligible to play. Celtic defender Mark Wilson admitted the loss of his teammate would be a huge blow and said the fact Brown's ban came about because of a booking last season was "crazy".

 

League bosses settled on the date following consultations with the clubs and Strathclyde Police. Last night, a Celtic spokesman said: "There was wide anticipation the match would be the first fixture after the split so we are slightly surprised. However, we are happy to get on with it."

 

Rafferty, secretary of the Association of Celtic Supporters' Clubs, said: " There are rules and regulations but it's unfortunate we are losing a player and they are gaining one for such a big game.

 

"We will miss Scott as he is one of our best players - if not the best one this season. I can understand people being angry about this.

 

"We've been treated unfairly and I suppose fans, especially some of the younger ones,will be furious with this."

 

Bougherra feared he would miss the derby if it was scheduled for immediately after the split but was relieved when May 9 was selected.

 

It is Brown who will miss out and Wilson said: "It's a massive blow because Scott has been one of our top players this season, a real driving force for us. We will miss him.

 

"It's crazy a booking from last season can count now.But there are a few crazy rules in the SFA and this is stupid."

 

The fixture, to be shown live on Setanta with a 12.30 kickoff, was expected to take place on the weekend of May 2/3 but it is understood police feared bank holiday violence.

 

Sunday, May 10 was ruled out as that is the date of the Glasgow Women's 10k, which finishes just a few hundred yards from Ibrox.

 

The date selected could yet pose problems for league bosses, who were anxious to avoid a title-clincher scenario.

 

If Rangers lose their next two games and Celtic win theirs, Gordon Strachan's side could retain their crown at Ibrox.

 

Celtic's reserves yesterday missed a chance to wrap up their eighth title in a row when they lost 3-2 to Hearts' second string

 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2009/04/15/celtic-fans-hit-out-as-scott-brown-faces-ban-for-last-old-firm-derby-of-season-86908-21279548/

 

the bassas have a short memory. But for their CHEATING their way out of a game last season they wouldn't be going for 4 in a row.

 

Do they forget that they managed to avoid McGeady's suspension for the Jan OF game last season and also saw us lose our most influential player (Hutton) to a transfer ? Muppets.

 

As for this "crazy" rule that suspensions carry over - tough shit. The rules are the rules. Get on with it and stop greetin.

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